Security checks for civilians have resumed on Cantonment Roads in Hyderabad. Local Military Authorities (LMA) are checking vehicles and IDs of civilians before allowing them to proceed. However, some daily commuters are facing difficulties due to partially closed lanes gates, hindering their movement.
The checks are taking place at Trinity Church, Bolarum, Protnee Road, Eagle Chowk Roads, and Balaji Road in Yapral, both during the day and at night. Civilians are being permitted to pass only after their ID proofs have been verified.
One daily commuter, Manoj Kumar Surana, mentioned that security checks have been in place for about a week now, a situation that has occurred previously as well. Another commuter expressed frustration over the sudden resumption of checks without prior warning or public advisory from the LMA.
Last year, after a struggle, six roads were reopened for civilian traffic in August 2023 following orders from the Ministry of Defence (MoD). However, the recent reintroduction of security checks without consideration for the difficulties faced by civilians has caused further inconvenience.
Local resident Nikhil Sriram pointed out that the additional restrictions, including nighttime limitations and the closure of some gates, are compounding travel challenges on these roads. An anonymous senior SCB officer mentioned that the board is not informed about the ongoing security checks.
