Kathmandu DAO orders riverbank settlers to vacate by tonight, demolition at dawn
Summary
Kathmandu District Administration Office has ordered all unauthorized occupants on riverbank land to vacate by tonight, with demolition set to begin at dawn on April 25. Support and accommodation will be provided for displaced residents.
Key Points
- Kathmandu DAO has ordered immediate evacuation of unauthorized structures on riverbanks by 7:00 PM April 24.
- Demolition of illegal constructions will begin at 6:00 AM on April 25 alongside riverbanks.
- Police and armed forces will assist those unable to vacate and prioritize vulnerable populations’ safe relocation.
- Relevant agencies will register genuine landless squatters and facilitate housing within 10 to 15 days.
