Hyderabad: BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao alleged that Annaram barrage sand mining was part of a conspiracy to weaken the structure and demanded immediate criminal action against those responsible.
In a post on X, he questioned whether attempts were underway to damage the barrage after the Medigadda episode. He accused unidentified elements of carrying out large-scale sand excavation directly beneath the structure using heavy excavators. According to him, the activity amounted to a serious violation and a major crime.
Annaram barrage sand mining triggers demand for criminal probe
KTR said rules prohibit sand mining near barrage structures. Therefore, he urged authorities to register criminal cases against those involved and order a comprehensive investigation.
He alleged that the Congress government was attempting to undermine the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. Moreover, he claimed that illegal extraction near the barrage pillars endangered the structure and reflected a deliberate conspiracy.
The BRS leader further accused Congress leaders of shielding a sand mafia operating in broad daylight at the site. In addition, he alleged that Telangana’s resources were being exploited for political and financial gain.
Warning of consequences, KTR said the ruling party would bear full responsibility if any damage occurred to the Kaleshwaram barrages. He also cautioned that the public would hold the government accountable.
మేడిగడ్డ బ్యారేజీపై కుట్రలు చేసింది చాలదన్నట్టు, అన్నారం బ్యారేజీని కూల్చేందుకు కుతంత్రాలకు తెరతీశారా ??
నిబంధనలకు పాతరేసి ఏకంగా బ్యారేజీ కిందే భారీ ఎక్సవేటర్లతో ఇసుక తవ్వకాలు జరపడం దుర్మార్గమే కాదు.. అతిపెద్ద నేరం.
బ్యారేజీ సమీపంలో ఇసుక తవ్వకాలు చేపట్టకూడదన్న రూల్స్ ను బ్రేక్… pic.twitter.com/TvCYPMcn2M
— KTR (@KTRBRS) March 2, 2026
