Narayanguda market razed  by Hyderabad civic body citing safety

At the same site, a new, modern municipal market will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 4 crore.

Published: 04th October 2020 12:53 AM  |   Last Updated: 04th October 2020 11:08 AM   |  A+A A-

Shop keepers protesting near the Demolished Complex Demanding to allot the shops at Narayana Guda On Saturday. (Photo | Vinay Madapu/EPS)

By Express News Service

HYDERABAD: A dilapidated municipal market situated near the flyover at Narayanguda was demolished by Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Saturday.

At the same site, a new, modern municipal market will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 4 crore.

According to GHMC, the market was razed as its poor condition posed a danger to people. The civic body demolished the market on Saturday in the presence of police personnel.

Meanwhile, owners of shops at the market staged a demonstration at the site, demanding that their shops be given back to them.

The CPI Hyderabad District Council too staged a demonstration to lend support to the vendors.

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