In a significant move to combat illegal land occupation and protect public property, the Telangana government has established a dedicated police station under the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA). The newly launched unit aims to streamline the registration and investigation of land encroachment cases, which were previously handled by regular police stations across the city.
Located at HYDRAA’s headquarters in Buddha Bhavan, Secunderabad, the police station will focus on addressing encroachments on lakes, ponds, and other government lands. The unit is led by an officer of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) rank and will function directly under the supervision of the HYDRAA Commissioner.
This initiative is a part of the government’s broader strategy to protect public assets and respond more effectively to environmental and civic violations. Officials said that the dedicated setup will help accelerate legal proceedings and enforcement actions in land-related disputes.
Although there has been speculation that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy may inaugurate the station on May 8, 2025, there is no official confirmation regarding his participation in the event. Revanth Reddy has been vocal in recent months about cracking down on land grabbing and illegal construction in urban areas, especially around water bodies.
As of now, the HYDRAA Police Station will primarily register new cases. There is no formal directive regarding the transfer of older land encroachment cases from other police stations, although such a move remains a possibility.
The launch of this specialized police station underscores the government’s commitment to environmental protection and good governance, as it aims to preserve public assets from unauthorized occupation and misuse.
