Locals of Kapilbastu Municipality-11 have obstructed the construction of an isolation ward in the building of Jahadi Health Post. A group of representatives from seven settlements of the Ward padlocked the hospital on Sunday and warned of further protests if they build isolation ward despite their disagreement.

The municipality tried to establish an isolation ward in Sirim Clinic in ward no. 4. However, locals obstructed the work stating that the clinic is too close to the settlement. Locals argue that