930 displaced families seek resettlement after evictions
Summary
A total of 930 families comprising 3,957 individuals have registered for resettlement assistance after eviction from settlements in Kathmandu areas such as Thapathali and Gairigaun. The government plans to verify genuine cases of landlessness and relocate families to safer apartments.
Key Points
- 930 families with 3,957 individuals displaced from settlements in Kathmandu have registered for resettlement support.
- Authorities are conducting a strict screening to verify genuine landless households before resettlement.
- Eviction operations were peaceful with no reported clashes, conducted with a large security presence.
- Some displaced families may be relocated to apartments in Nagarjun Municipality and nearby ashram facilities to avoid flood-prone riverside settlements.
