Kathmandu Authorities Clear Squatter Settlements Along Bagmati River
Summary
Kathmandu authorities deployed security forces and bulldozers to clear squatter settlements along the Bagmati River, coordinating efforts with police to avoid clashes while residents reluctantly vacated their homes. The government plans to verify real squatters and provide land to eligible families.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City and the Government of Nepal coordinated to clear squatter settlements along the Bagmati River using bulldozers and security personnel.
- Unlike previous years, this demolition operation proceeded without violent resistance from residents, who had been given advance notice.
- Displaced families are being contacted and processed for verification to identify real squatters for potential relocation and land distribution.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah has committed to providing land to verified squatters, following legal provisions and coordinated efforts with relevant land commissions.
