KATHMANDU: Residents living along the Bagmati riverbank in Buddhhanagar, Kathmandu, have pasted their land ownership certificates and official maps on the walls of their homes, fearing possible demolition despite possessing legal documents.
Locals say the move is a precautionary measure to avoid confusion during ongoing demolition drives targeting unauthorized structures in the area. Although their properties are legally registered, residents remain concerned that bulldozers may be used indiscriminately.
“We have valid documents, but in such situations, there is always a risk of mistakes,” a local resident said, explaining why they chose to visibly display their land papers.
Despite the looming threat, many residents have not yet moved their belongings, indicating uncertainty over whether their homes will be affected.
Authorities have already deployed bulldozers in the Buddhhanagar area as part of efforts to clear illegal encroachments along the Bagmati corridor. However, the presence of homes with legal documentation in the demolition line has added to tensions and anxiety among residents.
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