Hyderabad: Greater Hyderabad Deputy Mayor Mothe Srilatha Shobhan Reddy inspected the Osmania University Muslim Graveyard in Habsiguda’s P&T Colony on Saturday after receiving complaints about poor sanitation and maintenance.
TTUC State President Mothe Shobhan Reddy accompanied her during the surprise visit. Committee members raised several concerns, including wild weeds, overgrown trees, garbage buildup, clogged drainage, no drinking water, and the absence of a boundary wall.
Deputy Mayor inspects OU Muslim graveyard, orders cleanup and repairs
Thick vegetation and blocked paths were making it difficult for visitors to access burial areas. The Deputy Mayor condemned the poor upkeep and called it disrespectful to the site’s dignity. She reminded civic officials that GHMC prioritizes the upkeep of Muslim graveyards and called for immediate action.
She ordered sanitation workers to clear the wild growth, trim trees, and begin cleaning operations. Infrastructure issues, such as fencing and water supply, would also be addressed, she assured.
OU Muslim Graveyard President Zarooruddin joined the inspection, along with Rashid, Yakub Sharif, Khadir, Khudoos Akbar Basha, Ali Khalid, Khaja Pasha, Yakub, Mujahid, and others.