Squatters head to Rastriya Swatantra Party office amid eviction threats
Summary
Residents living in squatter settlements near riverbanks are heading to the Rastriya Swatantra Party office in Banasthali to protest eviction plans. Authorities have tightened security at the party office amid the protests, and police have taken the acting chairman of the Squatters' Front into custody.
Key Points
- Residents living in squatter settlements along riverbanks in Kathmandu are protesting against eviction plans by the government.
- They are heading to the Rastriya Swatantra Party office in Banasthali to pressure authorities.
- Security has been tightened at the RSP central office with police deployment led by Balaju DSP Yamlal Banjade.
- Narayan Parishrami, acting chairman of the Squatters' Front, has been taken into police custody.