Lotus Pond, a beloved spot in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, renowned for its natural beauty and biodiversity, faces severe encroachment challenges. The once idyllic pathway around the elliptical lake is marred by obscured views due to thick vegetation and compromised by a compromised compound wall. Recent encroachments, including concrete structures replacing historical stone masonry, underscore a disturbing trend. Despite official efforts to protect the area since its redevelopment in 2001-02, encroachments persist unchecked, evidenced by satellite images.