Squatters in Dhanusha have taken to the streets in protest.
On Friday morning, squatters in Kshireshwornath Municipality staged a demonstration by blocking the main road.
Following a circular from the federal government, Kshireshwornath Municipality had issued a notice ordering squatters to vacate their settlements.
In protest, squatters gathered and demonstrated near the Aurahi bridge in Mahendranagar along the Dhalkebar road section in Kshireshwornath-7.
The protesters burned tires on the road, prompting a police response.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Ganesh Bam of the District Police Office, Dhanusha, the protest lasted only a short while.
"Kshireshwornath Municipality had issued a notice to vacate squatter settlements. They protested against that by burning tires and obstructing the road. Our team arrived and cleared the road," he said.
Chief District Officer of Dhanusha, Prem Prasad Luitel, said that the squatters have now gone to the municipality’s office for discussions.
"There was a brief demonstration. They have now gone to hold talks with the people’s representatives," he added.
Around 150 squatters participated in the protest.
