Road block in Alwal obstructing traffic

Many colonies are closing public roads in the name of security. Outsiders can enter these roads only if they have a pass issued by the colony association. This practice has spread to Madhavi Colony and JJ Nagar Colony which houses the kin of the ex-mayor of Hyderabad and the Malkajgiri MLA.

The construction of a new gate at Ganesh Bakery, JJ Nagar Colony, Alwal, is blocking the road and is infringing on the free movement of commuters. What is more appalling is taht security reasons being cited.

The secretary of one colony said, “This is the first of many gates. The entire road from Satya Petrol Pump would be closed unless one has a colony pass just like in a

This road near Satya Petrol Bunk is a public road and also has an RTC bus stop for Route No. 21.

gated community.”

The stretch is a public road and not a private colony road and also has an RTC bus stop for Route No, 21.

A bakery owner supports the move to close down the M.R. Krishna Road till Satya Petrol Pump, saying it is best for the colony as this road has become a stretch for rash driving and chain snatching.

I wonder how people can travel between colonies if borders are erected at will. I recently shifted from Yapral as the Army had put restrictions in AOC area.

Varun Hyderabad