The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) seized a tractor for allegedly dumping construction waste in Osmansagar reservoir, one of the sources of drinking water for Hyderabad. A criminal case was registered against the tractor’s owner. The Board said its patrolling staff on its devices captured the tractor bearing registration number TS07UM9831 dumping the waste at point 425 near Himayat Nagar village. It was said the tractor driver-owner, Kummari Gopal, reportedly confessed to the illegal act. He was booked under provisions related to water and environmental laws by Moinabad police. Hyderabad Water Board’s phone number The Board said such acts will not be tolerated, and violators will attract strict legal action. The Water Board can be approached on its customer care number 155313 to lodge complaints on dumping waste and contamination of reservoirs. Published – February 09, 2026 02:14 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation India announces $175 million economic package to Seychelles Kerala man booked for raping minor girl under guise of exorcism