Saptapatala Pokhari Reconstructed and Inaugurated in Lagankhel
Summary
Saptapatala Pokhari in Lagankhel, Lalitpur, has been rebuilt and inaugurated after years of legal and restoration efforts. The historic pond’s reconstruction removed school buildings and restored land encroached over time, with the help of the Lalitpur Metropolitan City and local groups.
Key Points
- Saptapatala Pokhari in Lagankhel, Lalitpur, was inaugurated today after reconstruction.
- Lalitpur Metropolitan City restored the pond by removing the building of Namuna Machhindra Secondary School and constructing a park nearby.
- The pond’s land was returned after a Supreme Court order following a case filed by local resident Purna Sthapit.
- Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan had also initiated efforts to reclaim additional pond land in coordination with the Nepali Army.
