Over 1,200 structures demolished in Kathmandu Valley for encroaching on public land
Summary
Over 1,270 houses and structures built illegally on public land in Kathmandu Valley were demolished with relocation and support for displaced families underway.
Key Points
- Over 1,270 houses and structures built on government and public land were demolished in four locations in Kathmandu Valley.
- Demolitions occurred in Thapathali, Gaairigaun-Baneshwor, Jadibuti in Kathmandu, and Manohara in Bhaktapur.
- Displaced families have been relocated to temporary shelters with government support for basic needs.
- Authorities are collecting data on homeless citizens and preparing for their proper settlement management.
