Pokhara, May 28 -- Pokhara Metropolitan City has started demolishing unauthorised structures in front of the Prithvi Chowk bus park as part of its campaign to reclaim encroached public land.

The drive, which began on Thursday, involves the removal of structures built on public land that had been illegally occupied for years. The metropolitan city has deployed excavators to clear the area.

Structures belonging to the Sahara Club, the Community Police Service Centre, and those used by the Himali Cultural Family have also been demolished.

Mayor Dhanraj Acharya said the campaign aims to protect public property and widen road. He said the municipality was committed to reclaiming public land that had long been used by various organisations, ...