Remove encroachments from fort lands: Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad: Union Minister for Coal G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to take necessary action to remove unauthorised constructions, evict encroachers from fort lands, restore the same to ASI and correct the revenue records to clearly identify the lands as property of the ASI. In a letter to the Chief Minister, Kishan Reddy said the Warangal, which is also called as Orugallu, served as the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty for nearly 250 years. It is renowned for its glorious historical legacy and rich cultural heritage. During the Kakatiya period, the Warangal Fort was constructed in a planned manner with seven fortification walls to protect the capital from invasions. The fort withstood attacks by the Delhi Sultans and the Hyderabad Nizams and continues to stand as a symbol of the valour and strength of the Kakatiya rulers.

Thousands of tourists visit the Warangal Fort every day to learn about its architecture, sculptures, temples, and historical significance. To further promote tourism, the Central government has recently installed a sound and illumination lighting system at the fort and has been continuously taking steps for the protection and restoration of Warangal Fort, which is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

“During my recent visit to Warangal in November 2025, several issues relating to encroachments and unauthorised constructions on Warangal Fort lands were brought to my notice by officials of ASI,” he said. According to Kishan Reddy, currently, only three of the original seven fortification walls of Warangal Fort remain. It has been observed that the fort lands have been encroached upon and unauthorised constructions have been carried out in and around the fort area.