Hyderabad: Thousands of residents in Snehitha Hills, Peeramcheru of Ranga Reddy district, despite its proximity to the Telangana State Police Academy, are struggling with a range of unresolved civic and infrastructure issues that have left them frustrated.The locality, which houses several apartments and independent houses, is facing persistent problems including broken and muddy roads, inadequate drinking water supply, poor street lighting, a lack of garbage collection and ineffective stormwater drainage.Residents complain that repeated representations to the concerned authorities have yielded little progress, forcing them to endure difficult living conditions on a daily basis. One of the major concerns is the poor condition of internal roads.Large potholes, uneven surfaces and muddy stretches have made commuting difficult, particularly during the monsoon season when rainwater accumulates on the roads.“Every time it rains, the roads turn into muddy tracks. It becomes extremely difficult for schoolchildren, senior citizens and two-wheeler riders to move around safely. We pay taxes like everyone else, but basic infrastructure is still missing. Many apartment communities depend on private water tankers, resulting in an additional financial burden on households,” said J Karthik, a resident of Snehitha Hills.Residents say that they spend thousands of rupees every month on water tankers because there is no municipal supply. Poor street lighting has emerged as another major safety concern. Several stretches within the colony reportedly remain dark after sunset, raising fears among residents, especially women and elderly citizens.“Poor streetlights make it unsafe to walk at night. We have repeatedly requested authorities to install and repair lights, but there has been little response. The absence of a proper stormwater drainage system further aggravates the situation. During heavy rainfall, water stagnates on roads and near residential buildings, causing inconvenience and potential property damage,” said S Shiva Reddy, another resident.Residents point out that despite the rapid development of residential housing in the area and the increasing population, civic infrastructure has not kept pace with growth. Thousands of families have made Snehitha Hills their home, but basic amenities do not reflect the needs of a growing residential community, which requires roads, water, streetlights and sanitation.GHMC officials, however, attributed the infrastructure deficiencies to the previous administration and the erstwhile gram panchayat, alleging that residential layouts were approved and developed without ensuring basic amenities such as roads, drinking water connections and street lighting.“Snehitha Hills was only recently brought under the jurisdiction of the Rajendranagar Zone of GHMC, and addressing the accumulated infrastructure gaps will require time. However, pending civic works will be taken up and executed in a phased manner,” said a senior official from the Rajendranagar Circle, GHMC.
