When a Headmaster Took a Stand, the City Listened: Doodhbowli School Access Restored After Protest
Secunderabad, Telangana – In a powerful act of civil protest, Mallikarjun Reddy, headmaster of a Government Primary School in Doodhbowli, stood outside the GHMC Zonal Office holding a placard—his message clear: restore access to the school blocked by an illegal wall.
For weeks, students and staff had struggled with restricted entry due to a wall illegally constructed by locals, blocking the main gate. Fed up with inaction, Reddy’s solo protest drew attention online and on the ground.
Swift Response by HYDRAA Commissioner
Taking note of the situation, HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath acted swiftly. Orders were issued, and GHMC officers and demolition teams arrived on site. The wall was torn down, and officials promised a secure gate to prevent further encroachments.
Access Restored. Justice Delivered.
Thanks to one man’s courage and persistence, students once again have safe and direct access to their school. The episode has sparked conversations around civic responsibility, the power of peaceful protest, and the duty of local authorities to act justly.
“This school is a lifeline for many children. I couldn’t watch it be blocked any longer,” said Mallikarjun Reddy.
His stand is now being celebrated as a triumph of truth over apathy and a reminder that one voice can spark real change.
