Kathmandu Metropolitan City deploys eight bulldozers to clear Gairigaun squatter settlement
Summary
Kathmandu Metropolitan City has deployed eight bulldozers to demolish the large and sturdy squatter settlement in Gairigaun, operating on both sides of the Bagmati River with no reported tension so far.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City has increased the number of bulldozers to eight for demolishing the Gairigaun squatter settlement.
- Initially, four bulldozers were used in Thapathali, but more were added due to the presence of large and permanent structures in Gairigaun.
- Bulldozers are operating on both sides of the Bagmati River in Gairigaun and Shantinagar.
- No tension has been reported during the removal of the squatter settlement so far.