Bulldozers return as Birgunj intensifies drive against road encroachment
Summary
Authorities in Birgunj have intensified their campaign to clear road encroachments by resuming bulldozer demolition drives in the Gandak area to enforce a Supreme Court order for road widening.
Key Points
- Authorities in Birgunj have resumed bulldozer operations to remove road encroachments in the Gandak area.
- The Road Division Office, Hetauda, is leading the demolition after property owners failed to clear partially demolished structures.
- The campaign follows a Supreme Court directive mandating a 25-metre setback on both sides of Birgunj's main roads.
- Priority is given to demolishing buildings whose electricity connections have been disconnected to avoid interruptions.
