Hyderabad, March 20 -- On the good news, dilapidated heritage buildings that once served as police chowkis and safeguarded the citizens during the Nizam era are finally getting a facelift.

The Quli Qutb Shah Urban Development Authority (QQSUDA) started restoration works at two buildings - the Police Chowki at Puranapul and Police Chowki at Bahrupiya Galli, Hussainalam. The single-storied structures were constructed during the 18th century to set up police stations.

The buildings were neglected for several decades until, at the request of local heritage activists, the police department planned their renovation, allowing the public to glimpse police establishments from the Nizam era.

The QQSUDA authorities have instructed the contractors...