Telangana Government Cracks Down on Land Encroachments, Several Suspects Absconding

The Telangana government has initiated strict action against illegal land encroachments across the state. Authorities are conducting special drives to protect valuable government and private lands. Fearing police action, several land grabbers have gone absconding.

In Karimnagar's Kothirampur area, police have intensified their investigation into a major land grabbing case involving about 3.5 acres. Investigation revealed that land earmarked for roads and public amenities was illegally shown as plots and sold. A case was registered at the Karimnagar One Town Police Station.

Key suspects, including a former corporator, have gone underground. When the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) police attempted to summon them to the commissionerate, they switched off their mobile phones and absconded. Officers conducted a full inquiry into these irregularities and brought the report to the attention of the District Collector.

Police said that all encroachers will be arrested soon and the occupied lands will be fully recovered, warning that strict action will be taken against anyone violating the law.