Kotwal House Restored to Former Glory

Quick Summary

• Event: Teh historic Purani Haveli building, also known as the Kotwal Balda Building, was officially re-inaugurated in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
• History: This 125-year-old building served as the Hyderabad police commissionerS office from 1920 to 2002 but fell into disrepair after a roof collapse four years ago. It faced potential demolition before restoration efforts began.
• Restoration Efforts: Restoration started in December 2022 and was fully funded by Chalamalasetty Anil Kumar,Director of Ace Urban Developers Pvt. Ltd and Group CEO & MD of Greenko Group.Architect Mir Barkatullah Khan of Deccan Terrain Agencies spearheaded the project to return it to its former glory.
• inauguration Remarks:

– Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand praised the careful restoration process.
– Commissioner announced a new public interaction schedule at The Kotwal House every Friday and at other locations on designated days.
– In-charge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar led the inauguration ceremony.

• Additional Developments: Newly constructed police station buildings were inaugurated in Kalapathar, Chatrinaka traffic police stations, and Shalibanda for enhanced city policing.

The Hindu