Tipu Khan Bridge, located near Langer Houz in Hyderabad, has been in a state of neglect for years. Efforts by Wajahat Ahmed Khan, great grandson of Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur has been pursuing by approaching the relevant government department for its restoration. Residents and heritage enthusiasts have reported that the area around the bridge has become a dumping ground for garbage, with overgrown vegetation and a lack of proper maintenance.
The absence of illumination has made it a safety concern, especially at night, and there are claims it has become a spot for undesirable activities. The historical nameplate, which once provided details about its construction by Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur in 1910, is missing, further diminishing its recognition as a heritage site. Despite its continued use by vehicles and pedestrians, the bridge's condition reflects a broader neglect of its historical significance.
Restoration Efforts :
In May 2021, MAUD (Municipal Administration and Urban Development) Principal Secretary Arvind Kumar announced that restoration work on the Tipu Khan Bridge would be undertaken soon, following public outcry about its poor condition. This came after reports highlighted its transformation into a garbage dump and mosquito breeding ground. Earlier, in 2014, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) proposed constructing a foot overbridge (FoB) at the site to address pedestrian safety amid heavy traffic, though this plan focused on functionality rather than heritage preservation.
As of the latest updates from 2021, officials were preparing cost estimates for a complete restoration, but no specific timeline or completion details have been widely publicized since then. Given the current date of March 20, 2025, and the lack of recent news, it’s unclear whether significant progress has been made beyond the initial announcements.
(Wajahat Ahmed Khan is the great-grandson of Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur. He has been actively vocal about the neglect of Tipu Khan Bridge, Tipu Khan Sarai, Tipu's Dwar and Tipu's LookOut. Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur was a legendary Horseman and teacher of Horsemanship to the Nizam VI and Nizam VII. The tradition of Equestrianism continues in Wajahat Ahmed Khan, is involved in Equestrian sports. Wajahat Ahmed Khan is a trustee/ caretaker of Waqf-properties endowed by Late Nawab Tipu Khan Bahadur sahab— including Mosques and other religious properties .
Wajahat Ahmed Khan has publicly appealed for preservation of the heritage institutions built by his ancestor (Sarai, bridge, mosques), emphasising their historical and social value to Hyderabad.)
