Hetauda, April 23 -- Construction work on the Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400 kV transmission line has resumed after a prolonged halt.

Following months of dispute with residents, work on tower foundations moved forward on Tuesday under heavy security presence.

The project had stalled in wards 15, 16 and 17 of Hetauda Sub-metropolitan City in Makwanpur due to local obstruction.

Tensions briefly escalated as residents attempted to block construction. Police have been deployed at sites designated for tower construction and wire stringing.

Locals say they will not allow the transmission line to pass over private, registered land without adequate compensation.

Residents have consistently demanded that the line be rerouted away from settleme...