During the Genji movement, various structures including the main building of the metropolitan city were destroyed by vandalism and arson by the protesters.
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During the Jenji movement, it is initially estimated that the loss of more than 1.15 billion was caused by vandalism, arson and looting of the Birganj Metropolitan Municipality office last Tuesday.
The estimated damage was mentioned in the report presented by Chief Administrative Officer Arabindlal Karna in the municipal council meeting held in the meeting room of the Metropolitan Municipality office on Tuesday.
It is mentioned in the report that various structures including the main building of the metropolitan city were destroyed due to the vandalism and arson of the protestors during the Zenji movement. It is said that four ward offices and some health institutions of the metropolis were vandalized and set on fire and the details of the damage are still being collected.
The chief administrative officer Karna informed the meeting that after the complete details of the damage caused by vandalism, fire and looting of the Metropolitan Municipality office building, ward office and health institutions are prepared, the actual data of the total damage will be published. The meeting also held that vandalism and arson were done by external intrusions rather than by the actual Genji during the movement of Genji.
The chief administrative officer Karna also informed in the meeting that evidence of criminal activity was found through infiltration in the movement in the name of Genji youth. The municipal council meeting also decided to identify the people involved in the incident and write a letter to the district administration office for necessary legal action.
Meanwhile, the municipal council meeting has decided to amend the budget allocated in the financial year 2082 and 083 and give priority to the reconstruction of the structure. Preparations are being made to call a special session in a few days to complete the necessary process in that regard. In the
meeting, Metropolitan Chief Rajeshman Singh, Deputy Chief Imtiaz Alam, executive members, ward presidents and heads of departments gave their suggestions and emphasized that the reconstruction work should be started immediately without delay. The meeting expressed commitment to restore the services of the Birganj Metropolitan Municipality Office in the current unusual situation and continue to serve the people without interruption.
Last Tuesday during the demonstration during the Genji movement, the municipal office and building, the ward office were vandalized and set on fire. The private residence of Metropolitan Chief Singh was also set on fire.
