Tensions rise as Kathmandu government moves to clear Bagmati riverbank settlements
Summary
The Kathmandu government plans to remove squatter settlements along the Bagmati River, causing fear and outrage among longtime residents demanding proper relocation alternatives.
Key Points
- The government plans to remove squatter settlements along the Bagmati River in Kathmandu.
- Residents who have lived there for decades fear losing their homes without proper alternatives.
- Residents demand food and shelter guarantees before eviction and warn of protests if cleared without management.
- The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has scheduled demolitions starting on वैशाख १२ गते and has issued evacuation orders through security agencies.
