Encroached Land on East-West Highway in Amlekhgunj Cleared

Bara. The process of vacating land encroached upon by the road, forest, and national park along the Amlekhgunj section of the East-West Highway has begun. On Friday morning from 7 AM, 35 households in the 3 number bridge area of the highway and structures of a long-closed community school have started to be demolished. This work, led by the Division Forest Office Bara, has deployed a large number of Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, forest rangers, and personnel from Parsa National Park. During the encroachment clearing, a minor clash situation arose between locals and the administration. However, the situation is currently normal, informed Birendra Yadav, Assistant Forest Officer of the Division Forest Office. Most of those living in encroachments near the highway's 3 number bridge were permanent residents of Makwanpur, who were operating hotel businesses in the area. After the Division Road Office cleared 25/25 meters on both sides of the road area, the Forest Office and Parsa National Park have also moved forward with the process of vacating their owned land. The work of removing illegal structures along the roadside is ongoing with a heavy presence of security personnel and staff.