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Pokhara Metropolis Demolishes Encroaching Structures Along Phirke River

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Pokhara Metropolitan City has begun demolishing structures built on encroached land along the Phirke River, following a 35-day notice period that ended on Saturday. Mayor Dhanraj Acharya stated that the campaign aims to clear all structures within the riverbank according to a measurement report from Ashadh 2080 BS. The demolition efforts are underway at multiple points along the river, involving bulldozers and city representatives.

• Pokhara Metropolitan City has started demolishing 20 structures, including 8 permanent and 12 temporary ones, along the Phirke Riverbank on Sunday.
• The metropolis had previously issued a 35-day public notice on April 4 for individuals and organizations to remove structures built on public land encroaching upon the river.
• A technical committee, formed to ascertain the river's condition, conducted measurements based on a 2032 BS survey map between July 18 and August 2, 2080 BS.
• The demolition campaign is being conducted from 10 AM to 5 PM with the presence of representatives and employees, and the metropolis has requested public cooperation.
• A case challenging the demolition was filed at the Pokhara High Court, but the court ruled against issuing a stay order, allowing the clearance campaign to proceed.