Bulldozers roll through Manohara settlements as eviction drive continues
Summary
The government continued its eviction drive along the Manohara riverbank settlements in Bhaktapur, deploying bulldozers to clear 777 structures amid heavy police and armed force presence. Residents were displaced and temporarily relocated as part of a broader campaign to remove encroachments in the Kathmandu Valley.
Key Points
- The government continued eviction operations in Manohara, Bhaktapur targeting 777 structures along the river corridor.
- Security forces including 1,300 Nepal Police and 600 Armed Police were mobilized for the drive.
- Clashes on the previous day resulted in injuries including to Deputy Superintendent of Police Navaraj Dhungana.
- Evicted families are being registered and temporarily relocated to hotels and holding sites with planned future relocation to government housing.
