The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Old Alwal Colonies Residents Association protested on January 25, 2026, in front of the TCS iON exam centre on Old Alwal-Suchitra road near Father Balaiah Nagar. Residents and business owners from eight colonies gathered to voice their anger over frequent traffic jams and internet disruptions. M. Srinivas Reddy, JAC Convenor, said the centre hosts 1,000-1,500 students during online exams. "The day examinations are scheduled, the centre installs jammers that result in phones not working, internet disconnecting, people working from home are badly hit and those in medical emergencies cannot make calls or get ambulances," he explained. Residents also complained about poorly parked vehicles blocking roads and lanes, making it hard to move their own vehicles. They said the centre should not operate in a residential area. The JAC has sent multiple complaints, including 75 petitions to Prajavani and 14 petitions to various institutions since December 2024, but no solution has come. Even the local traffic police lodged a complaint in April 2024. "We have escalated this issue to NHRC, SHRC, TCS Global heads, police, and GHMC," added Srinivas Reddy. He said TCS had promised to vacate the premise but still operates there. B. Sudarshan Reddy, Retreat Colony Welfare Association President, said an FIR was filed but no action taken. "We are forced to put up banners to stop vehicles from entering, but people ignore them and cause conflicts," he remarked. Resident Devakonda Rajeshwar Rao described the chaos: "Traffic is jammed from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on exam days. With jammers on, there are call drops and missed calls. How can we handle medical emergencies?" The JAC warned they will escalate protests if authorities do not resolve the issues immediately.