Thapathali on the Move: Residents Scramble as PM Balen Orders Immediate Clearance of Riverbank Squatter Settlements
Summary
Prime Minister Balen Shah has ordered the clearance of squatter settlements along the Bagmati riverbank in Thapathali, Kathmandu, prompting residents to hastily move their belongings amid concerns over lack of long-term resettlement plans.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balen Shah directed security chiefs to clear squatter settlements along the Bagmati riverbank in Thapathali by the upcoming weekend.
- The decision was relayed to high-ranking police and armed police officials for immediate action.
- Residents have started moving their belongings quickly following police notifications.
- The move has been criticized by political leaders and activists for being inhumane due to lack of long-term resettlement plans.
