Squatters protest at RSP office as government moves to clear riverbank settlements
Summary
Squatters protested at the Rastriya Swatantra Party office opposing government plans to clear settlements along riverbanks in Kathmandu valley. Authorities have deployed heavy security and begun public notices to clear the areas by Friday evening with bulldozer operations planned for Saturday morning.
Key Points
- Squatters protested at the Rastriya Swatantra Party office demanding a halt to bulldozer clearance of riverbank settlements.
- The government has instructed police to make public announcements urging squatters to vacate by Friday evening.
- Heavy security personnel have been deployed around the RSP office in anticipation of protest tension.
- Bulldozer operations to clear the squatter settlements are planned to begin early Saturday morning.
