Locals Protest Eviction Notices Around Laki Pokhari in Janakpur
Summary
Locals around Laki Pokhari in Janakpur are protesting eviction notices issued for structures built on pond land, saying they bought the plots, paid taxes, and hold government documents. Police dispersed a highway blockade as residents demanded a thorough investigation into whether the land is actually Guthi land.
Key Points
- Residents near Laki Pokhari in Janakpur have protested notices ordering the removal of structures built on and around ponds under Rajguti.
- Locals blocked the highway at Pindari Chowk for more than an hour, and police used minimal force to disperse them.
- Protesters say they bought the land, paid taxes, and possess utility and government documents proving ownership.
- The committee has ordered the removal of encroachments on multiple ponds in Janakpur Sub-Metropolitan City within seven days, warning of legal action.
