TSHRC steps in during HYDRAA demolition

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

The Telangana State Human Rights Commission (TSHRC), under the leadership of Chairperson Dr. Justice Shameem Akther, has initiated an inquiry into a complaint (SR No.935/2026).

The complaint was lodged by residents of APR Pranav Antilia, located in Bachupally, Medchal–Malkajgiri district. They allege that representatives from the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) proceeded with the demolition of their residential community's compound wall on March 9. Crucially, the residents claim they were not afforded a sufficient opportunity to address the issued notice. Furthermore, the complaint details allegations that female residents were allegedly manhandled and moved aside when they requested additional time to relocate essential electrical equipment, including generators and transformers.

The complainants also alleged that misleading information circulated in electronic and print media led to abusive trolling and derogatory comments against women residents, creating fear and mental distress among the residents.

Observing that such trolling and humiliating conduct affect the right to life, dignity, privacy and peaceful living guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, the Commission recommended interim relief under Section 18(c) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

The Commission recommended the Telangana DGP to take appropriate steps to prevent trolling and ensure protection of the dignity and privacy of the residents. It advised the GHMC Commissioner to cooperate in restoring street lights by facilitating power supply along the side of the newly laid road; and recommended the Chairman and Managing Director, TGSPDCL, to provide necessary technical support for restoration of electricity to the street lights.

The concerned authorities have been directed to submit their reports to the Commission, and the matter is posted for further enquiry on April 7.