Cyberabad Clears 345 Encroachments in 'Walk Free' Initiative
The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation removed 345 encroachments spanning 12.45 km of roads and footpaths on August 14. This action was part of the 'Walk Free' drive to restore public spaces.
Key takeaways
- The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation removed 345 encroachments on August 14.
- The action was part of the 'Walk Free' initiative to reclaim public spaces.
- A total of 12.45 km of roads and footpaths were cleared across three CMC zones.
- Monitoring will continue to prevent re-encroachment.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) has removed 345 encroachments from roads and footpaths covering a total distance of 12.45 kilometers. The operation occurred on Friday, August 14, as part of a recurring initiative called ‘Walk Free.’ The program aims to reclaim public areas for use by pedestrians and drivers.
What Happened
Teams from the CMC conducted the encroachment removal drive across all three of its operational zones. The effort focused on clearing roads, footpaths, and other public areas that had been occupied. The Quthbullapur Zone saw the most significant clearing, with 161 encroachments removed over 4.6 km. Areas within this zone that were targeted include Chintal, Jeedimetla, Kompally, Gajularamaram, Nizampet, Dundigal, and Medchal. The Serilingampally Zone had 116 encroachments cleared along 4.5 km, covering Ameenpur, Miyapur, and Serilingampally. In the Kukatpally Zone, 68 encroachments were cleared across 3.35 km, impacting Madhapur, Kukatpally, Moosapet, and Allwyn Colony.
What Happens Next
CMC officials stated that monitoring teams will continue to observe the cleared areas. The objective is to prevent any recurrence of encroachment and ensure that the reclaimed roads, footpaths, and public spaces remain accessible to the public.
Key Facts
- The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation removed 345 encroachments.
- The removals occurred on Friday, August 14.
- The total length of cleared roads and footpaths was 12.45 km.
- The initiative is part of a weekly ‘Walk Free’ program.
- Quthbullapur Zone had 161 removals over 4.6 km.
- Serilingampally Zone had 116 removals over 4.5 km.
- Kukatpally Zone had 68 removals over 3.35 km.
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