Bulldozers Begin Clearing Manohara Settlement Under Heavy Security Guard

Summary

Kathmandu Metropolitan City has started bulldozing unauthorized structures in Manohara settlement with heavy security presence amid tensions after protests caused injuries to police.

Key Points
  • Kathmandu Metropolitan City initiated demolition of illegal structures in Manohara squatter settlement.
  • Around 1900 security personnel including police and armed forces are deployed for the operation.
  • Residents were asked to voluntarily vacate and remove belongings by 9:00 AM before demolition began.
  • Government plans to register genuine landless people over two weeks for future resettlement.
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