Hyderabad: Malkajgiri BRS MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy staged a sit-in protest on Sunday against the dumping yard in Machabollaram, Medchal-Malkajgiri district.
He sat amidst garbage for about two hours, demanding the removal of the yard due to environmental concerns.
The MLA said that the site was originally donated for a cemetery but was later converted into a dumping yard, leading to increased pollution and health issues in the area.
Despite police requests to end the protest, the MLA continued, supported by local residents. He left after assuring locals that he would work on resolving the issue.
However, the residents continued their protest into the night. The MLA also pointed out that despite some illegal constructions in the area, authorities have not taken any action.
Police arrested some protesters for staging the demonstration without permission but later released them. There were allegations of police misconduct towards women protesters.
The protest was attended by Corporator Vijayashanti, former MBC Chairman Nandikanti Sridhar, and leaders from the Aikya Karyacharana Samithi (AIKAS).
BJP leaders expressed solidarity with the protesters, condemning the police action.
