Balen Shah continues drive against unauthorized structures in Kathmandu (Pictures)

Nabin Babu Gurung

Kathmandu, Aug 25

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has continued its drive to remove unauthorized structures from the city.

A team led by KMC Mayor Balen Shah and Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police chief Mira Chaudhary ordered removal of structures built without permission in New Baneshwor-Shankhamul area on Thursday morning.

It has given orders to clear underground structures rented out for business purposes in the area saying they were meant for parking.

According to KMC, the team led by Mayor Shah inspected the places with unauthorized structures after holding discussions with local representatives of KMC Ward No. 10 at the ward office.

Mayor Shah also visited underground parking spaces rented out to businesses along Baneshwor and Shankhamul road and directed business operators there to clear the area.

Similarly, he has ordered business operators to immediately vacate the basement of Alfa Beta Complex in New Baneshwor.

Here are some pictures.