Nearly 400 illegal structures to be demolished along Bagmati Canal in Rautahat
Summary
Authorities have started demolishing nearly 400 illegal structures along Bagmati Irrigation Canal in Chandrapur Municipality after 28 years of encroachment to expand irrigation facilities.
Key Points
- Nearly 400 illegal huts and properties along Bagmati Irrigation Canal in Chandrapur Municipality are being demolished.
- The encroachment lasted for 28 years before the eviction operation began.
- Forced eviction happened after squatters ignored multiple public notices to vacate.
- The operation is supported by Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and local officials and overseen by local leaders.
