Government Continues Second Phase of Encroachment Clearances

Summary

The government is continuing the second phase of clearing encroached slum and riverine settlements with bulldozers in areas like Kopan, Balaju, and Swayambhu.

Key Points
  • The government is removing settlements in slum and riverine areas as part of a second clearance phase.
  • Bulldozers were used in Kopan, Balaju, and Swayambhu to clear encroached settlements.
  • The first phase targeted areas including Thapathali and Gairigaun.
  • The clearance operations are ongoing as of Sunday.
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