Students at Hyderabad University Protest Bulldozer, Fear Environmental Damage

Hyderabad University Students Protest Bulldozer Over Environmental Concerns

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: March 31, 2025

Summary: Students protest against the bulldozer on land next to the campus, due to its impact on the environment.

After bulldozers arrived at a site near Hyderabad University, students protested. Students shouted slogans and blocked construction throughout the protest, which began on Wednesday, claiming that the university owns the land in question and that it is being encroached upon without proper authority.

According to sources, the contested area is near to the university campus, and the sudden presence of heavy machinery led to worries among students and professors. The demonstrators accused the authorities of ignoring the law and said that no prior warning was given about the building activity.

The protesting students argued that the land has been used by the university community for years and demanded immediate clarification from officials. Many are worried about possible harm to the environment and the construction's lack of openness.

Tensions escalated as security personnel were deployed to control the situation. Videos circulating on social media showed students confronting officials and staging a sit-in to prevent further development. Some student leaders are calling on the administration to step in because they believe private organizations are trying to seize public land.

Officials from the university responded by saying that the work is authorized by law and that the land in question is not university property. Students, however, are not persuaded and insist on formal documentation and additional conversations before permitting any additional work.

The situation remains tense as student groups continue their protests, awaiting a formal response from the authorities.