Fear of eviction grips Singhiya riverside squatters as Kathmandu drive echoes in Biratnagar
Summary
Over 2,000 squatter families live along the Singhiya river in Biratnagar amid fears of eviction following similar drives in Kathmandu. Residents demand proper resettlement instead of demolition.
Key Points
- More than 2,000 squatter families live along the Singhiya riverbank in Biratnagar Metropolitan City.
- Residents fear eviction after seeing demolition drives along the Bagmati river in Kathmandu.
- Local authorities in Morang district are identifying genuine and fake squatters before taking action.
- Residents demand proper resettlement and oppose eviction without alternative housing arrangements.
