Hyderabad: Former minister and Sanath Nagar MLA Talasani Srinivas Yadav assured residents of Dasaram Basti that he would stand by them in all respects. He also urged them not to lose morale amid complaints of attacks and illegal constructions in their locality.
On Friday, hut dwellers from Dasaram Basti met the MLA at his camp office in West Marredpally. During the meeting, they submitted a representation outlining their problems. The residents alleged that Inturi Ramesh and a few others had taken up illegal constructions in the basti. However, when locals tried to stop the work, the accused allegedly brought hired rowdies. As a result, several residents suffered injuries in the attack.
Responding immediately, Talasani Srinivas Yadav assured the victims that he would work to ensure justice. Subsequently, he wrote letters to the GHMC Commissioner and the District Collector. In addition, he approached the SC and ST Commission and the Human Rights Commission. Through these letters, he sought the immediate removal of illegal constructions and strict action against those responsible.
Talasani seeks action against illegal constructions in Dasaram Basti
In his representations, the MLA said nearly 300 poor families had been living in Dasaram Basti for over 30 years. According to him, the residents survived by living in huts built in the area. Meanwhile, he alleged that certain individuals were trying to intimidate locals through violence and unlawful construction activity.
Therefore, Talasani urged authorities to take firm action against those involved in the attacks. He also demanded immediate steps to remove illegal structures. Moreover, he stressed that justice must be ensured for the poor families living in fear.
Sanath Nagar corporator Kolan Lakshmi, former corporator Namana Sheshukumari, and local leaders Thimman, Suri, Ravi, Tirumalaiah, Adinarayana, Devender, Rangappa, and Swamy attended the programme.