Army Seeks Squatter Data Amidst Criticism Over Governance Reforms
Summary
The Nepal Army has sought data on squatters citing disaster risk mapping amidst governance reform, sparking criticism and clarifications amid local government objections.
Key Points
- The Nepal Army requested data on squatters to map potential disaster risks amid this year's monsoon season.
- Local bodies in Bardiya and Udayapur opposed the army's request, claiming legal procedures were not followed.
- The army clarified the data collection was for disaster preparedness and not related to governance enforcement.
- Former army officials stated that such data collection is routine for internal security and disaster mitigation purposes.
