Pokhara Metropolis Demolishes 20 Structures in Phirke Riverbank Clearance

Pokhara Metropolitan City has begun clearing the Phirke riverbank, demolishing 20 structures (8 permanent, 12 temporary) on Sunday. The metropolis plans to remove all 160 encroached structures within a few days to divert the river's natural flow and clear the land. Mayor Dhanraj Acharya stated that additional manpower and equipment will be mobilized, and a technical team is working to ensure no obstruction to the river's natural course.