Government Pledges No Forced Evictions in Squatter Settlements
Summary
The government has pledged not to use forced evictions or bulldozers to remove squatters, instead opting to relocate residents from flood-affected squatter settlements to safer locations through voluntary means.
Key Points
- The government will not forcibly evict squatters using bulldozers or police force.
- Minister Sasmita Pokharel announced the government's stance during a Council of Ministers briefing.
- Residents are being relocated due to flooding in various squatter settlements.
- A long-term solution for squatters is being prepared, including identifying genuine squatters and managing their resettlement.
