Pokhara Removes 51 Structures in Firke Encroachment Drive
Summary
Pokhara Metropolitan has removed 51 structures along the Firke Riverbank in a two-day encroachment removal campaign using heavy machinery and deploying over 400 personnel.
Key Points
- Pokhara Metropolitan initiated a campaign to remove encroachments along the Firke Riverbank, demolishing 51 structures in two days.
- The removal included both small and large structures across multiple wards, including the Radhakrishna Community Building.
- Three JCBs, two excavators, and 434 personnel from police and technical teams were deployed in the operation.
- Mayor Dhanraj Acharya emphasized the development of the cleared riverbank into a tourist-friendly area with cycle lanes, footpaths, greenery, and modern lighting.
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