Hyderabad: Tension prevailed in Tellapur following a dispute over alleged land encroachment and religious activity at a disputed land parcel in the colony. Speaking to ZEE Media, Tellapur Neighbourhood Association (TeNA) president Eswarigari Ramana alleged that he was attacked in the presence of police. “In front of the police, a group of people hit me very badly. The police also remained silent. Near the Mayfair Community gate, in the name of road widening, a group is carrying out activities which are not related to any mosque,” Ramana alleged. Ramana has demanded justice and strict action against those responsible. Locals Allege Outsiders Arriving for Prayers Colony residents have claimed that individuals are travelling from different areas to attend prayers at the disputed location, which they say has increased tensions in the area. Several women residents from the colony spoke to the media, alleging that groups of men who are not from the locality are arriving regularly for prayers, even though, according to residents, there is no mosque structure at the site. Residents further alleged that people are being directed to offer namaz at the disputed land and that individuals from other areas are also being asked to come for prayers. Speaking to ZEE Media, a person identified as Musthakil Azhim said he had come from Tolichowki, around 20 km away, to offer namaz at the site. “I am coming here from Tolichowki to offer namaz as I was asked to come here,” he told ZEE Media. However, when asked why prayers were being conducted at the disputed land, residents said no clear explanation was given. Demand for Clarity and Police Action Colony residents are demanding clarity on the legal status of the land and have urged authorities to intervene to prevent further tension and to maintain law and order. Police officials said they are monitoring the situation and have appealed to all sides to maintain peace.