Hyderabad, Dec. 31 -- In a major relief to poor residents, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRA) on Wednesday assured that no eviction will be carried out against families already residing on government land in Survey No. 307 of Gajularamaram village, Quthbullapur Mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri district. HYDRA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, who conducted a field inspection following concerns raised by locals, made it clear that existing houses of poor residents would be protected, even as steps are taken to secure the remaining government land.

He stated that fencing would be constructed excluding the houses of the poor.

Interacting directly with residents, the Commissioner urged them not to fall prey to rumours an...