Unplanned settlement along Bagmati river in Thapathali being cleared
Summary
The unplanned settlement on the banks of the Bagmati River in Thapathali is being cleared by the Metropolitan City with residents relocated to alternative housing and temporary shelters.
Key Points
- The unplanned settlement along the Bagmati River in Thapathali is being cleared starting from 8 AM using bulldozers.
- Most residents have relocated on their own, while six homeless families were taken to Dasharath Rangasala stadium.
- The Metropolitan Police Force and Nepal Police provided support to those relocating voluntarily before demolition.
- The government plans to rehabilitate squatters in five alternate locations including Nagarjun, Kirtipur, Bode, Kharipati, and Chandbag.
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