‘Gangster-like behaviour’: Traders clash with Butwal officials over pavement-clearing drive
Summary
Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City has intensified its campaign to clear encroached pavements, leading to clashes between traders and authorities over seizure of goods and enforcement methods.
Key Points
- Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City started a campaign to clear encroached pavements, leading to daily inspections in key market areas.
- Traders accused municipal officials of using forceful tactics and seizing goods arbitrarily during the drive.
- Mayor Khelraj Pandey defended the stern approach as necessary for making Butwal a clean and orderly business city.
- Officials admitted to lacking detailed records of seized goods and plan to continue the campaign for three months with regular monitoring.
