Evicted squatters shifted to temporary lodgings, but resettlement remains uncertain
Summary
Hundreds of families evicted from squatter settlements in Kathmandu Valley have been moved to temporary shelters, but uncertainty remains over their long-term resettlement and support.
Key Points
- Bulldozers demolished homes of registered squatters in Thapathali and Shantinagar, displacing hundreds of families.
- Temporary accommodations have been arranged in hotels, ashrams, and government facilities for those displaced.
- Government officials assure support and benefits for verified squatters but long-term resettlement options remain unclear.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s administration has prioritized solving urban squatter issues within a 1,000-day plan involving verification and integrated housing.
