Birgunj launches drive to demolish over 1,000 roadside structures
Summary
Birgunj Metropolitan City has launched a demolition drive to clear over 1,000 illegal roadside structures along the Tribhuvan Highway, causing protests among local traders due to short notice.
Key Points
- Birgunj Metropolitan City initiated demolition of 1,000 to 1,200 illegal structures along the Gandak-Miteri Bridge section of Tribhuvan Highway.
- The Road Division Office in Hetauda deployed bulldozers and excavators following a Supreme Court verdict and federal government decision.
- Affected residents and traders protested, citing less than 24 hours' notice and disruption to their businesses.
- Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City also intensified its clearance campaign against roadside encroachments, facing similar tensions.
