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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Statutory body in Hyderabad, India}}<br />
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{{Infobox government agency<br />
| name = Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA)<br />
| native_name = <br />
| formed = {{Start date|df=yes|2024|07|19}}<br />
| jurisdiction = Telangana Core Urban Region (TCUR), including Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajgiri, and Sangareddy districts up to Outer Ring Road (ORR)<br />
| headquarters = [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], [[India]]<br />
| chief1_name = AV Ranganath, IPS<br />
| chief1_position = Commissioner<br />
| parent_department = Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, [[Government of Telangana]]<br />
| website = <!-- Add official website here if available, e.g. {{URL|hydraa.telangana.gov.in}} --><br />
| footnotes = HYDRAA has three wings: Asset Protection, Disaster Management, and Logistics Support. It is responsible for disaster response, asset protection, encroachment removal, inspection, and coordination with other agencies<br />
}}<br />
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'''Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency''' ('''HYDRAA''') is a [[statutory body]] in [[Hyderabad]] responsible for the protection of public property and disaster management in the city.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rachavelpula |first=Kausalya |date=2024-08-16 |title=HYDRA Is Shaking Up Hyderabad |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/hyderabad/hydra-is-shaking-up-hyderabad-900046 |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref> It was formed in July 2024 by reorganising the city's '''Enforcement Vigilance and Disaster Management Department (EV&DM)'''. Senior [[Indian Police Service]] officer [[Inspector-general of police|Inspector-General]] AV Ranganath was appointed as its [[Commissioner]] the same month.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sunku |first=Durga Prasad |date=2024-08-26 |title=HYDRAA Chief AV Ranganath: The city's new vigilante and his journey so far |url=https://hyderabadmail.com/hydraa-chief-av-ranganath-vigilante-journey/#:~:text=AV%20Ranganath%20was%20promoted%20to,commissioner%20of%20police%20Hyderabad%20Traffic. |access-date=2024-10-13 |website=Hyderabad Mail |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== Formation ==<br />
As [[List of chief ministers of Telangana|Chief Minister]], [[Revanth Reddy]] was vocal against residential and commercial builders encroaching on lakes and other public property.<br />
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The [[Government of Telangana]] established the agency by way of an order on 19 July 2024.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department |first=Government of Telangana |date=19 July 2024 |title=Establishment of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) for TCUR (Telangana Core Urban Region)for the purpose of disaster management, asset protection and other functions |url=https://cdn.prabhanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/G.O.Ms_.No_.99-C.No_.9598-HYDRAA-GO.pdf |access-date=13 October 2024 |website=prabhanews.com}}</ref><br />
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== Composition ==<br />
The HYDRAA consists of three wings; namely, the Asset Protection Wing, Disaster Management Wing and the Logistics Support Wing.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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=== Asset Protection Wing ===<br />
The Asset Protection Wing is tasked with protecting government assets and public property such as parks, open spaces, playgrounds, lakes, carriageways, and footpaths and Advertisements from encroaching structures. It coordinates with the [[Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation]] and the two police forces in the city (the [[Hyderabad City Police]] and [[Cyberabad Police]]) to carry out its duties.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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=== Disaster Management Wing ===<br />
The Disaster Management Wing deals with disaster response and operates a Disaster Response Force (DRF) to manage and respond to disasters. It cooperates with national and regional disaster response agencies like the [[National Disaster Response Force]] and the Telangana Disaster Response and Fire Service, the state's fire brigade.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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=== Logistics Support Wing ===<br />
The Logistics Support Wing carries out staff recruitment and administrative duties for the agency.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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==Police Station==<br />
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The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) inaugurated its first dedicated police station on 8 May 2025, at Buddha Bhavan in Secunderabad. Spread over 10,500 square feet, the station is headed by an Assistant Commissioner of Police and staffed with 6 inspectors, 12 sub-inspectors, and 30 constables specifically deputed to handle cases related to land encroachments, forgery, damage to public property, and disaster response within HYDRAA’s jurisdiction. To support its enforcement and rapid response duties, the station is equipped with a fleet of 70 vehicles, including DCMs, Scorpio cars, and motorcycles. This specialized police station enables quicker registration and investigation of cases involving illegal occupation and damage to government assets such as lakes, parks, roads, and drainage systems.{{fact|date=July 2025}}<br />
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The establishment of the '''HYDRAA''' police station strengthens the agency’s mandate to protect public property and prevent urban flooding caused by blocked drainage and encroachments. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy emphasized the importance of firm action against wealthy encroachers while urging compassion for vulnerable populations affected by removals. He also announced plans to expand the HYDRAA policing system across Telangana, setting up similar stations in all districts to intensify surveillance and enforcement against land-related crimes. This development marks a significant step in Hyderabad’s efforts to safeguard its heritage, improve civic management, and enhance disaster preparedness.<ref>https://munsifdaily.com/cm-revanth-reddy-inaugurates-telanganas-first/</ref><br />
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==Contact==<br />
A [[toll-free number]] '''1070''' has been made available to receive complaints related to HYDRAA.<br />
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Additional Helpline Numbers<br />
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Residents within the [[Outer Ring Road, Hyderabad]] limits may report issues related to the protection of government and public property by calling 8712406899. Complaints can also be supplemented with photos or videos via WhatsApp.<br />
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In the event of natural disasters such as heavy rainfall, urban flooding, or fire incidents, the public is advised to contact emergency helplines at 8712406901 and 9000113667 for immediate assistance.<ref>https://x.com/JacobBhoompag/status/1962822413571518733</ref><br />
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==Demolition Drives==<br />
On 24th August 2024, HYDRAA demolished the N-Convention owned by Actor [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna ]].<ref>https://newsmeter.in/top-stories/hyderabad-hydraa-demolishes-part-of-n-convention-owned-by-actor-nagarjuna-734715</ref><br />
== References ==<br />
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