Pokhara Metropolis Begins Demolition of Structures in Phirke River Encroachments

Pokhara. Pokhara Metropolitan City has started bulldozing structures built within the riverbank of the Phirke River, which flows through the heart of the city, from today. The metropolis had given a 35-day deadline to remove structures built on public land that encroached upon it. The deadline ended on Saturday.

The metropolis had published a public notice on April 4, issuing a notice to remove structures built on public land. Mayor Dhanraj Acharya said that since the individuals and organizations residing in the riverbank and constructing structures have already been given prior notice, the work of clearing the riverbank from three places will begin as a campaign from Sunday. He said, 'The metropolis will remove all types of structures built within the riverbank according to the Phirke River measurement report conducted in Ashadh 2080 BS.'