KATHMANDU: Security forces have been heavily deployed since early morning in the Thapathali squatter settlement in Kathmandu as the government begins an eviction drive.
The government is carrying out the removal of squatter settlements in the area today, with preparations to continue the operation over the next two days. Residents have been relocating their belongings, with some moving out as early as yesterday.
Authorities had already begun preliminary clearance efforts on Thursday as part of the eviction plan.
According to police, the first phase of the operation targets settlements in Thapathali, Manohara, and the Sinamangal–Gairigaun areas.
The eviction is being carried out in coordination with the District Administration Office, Kathmandu and the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, with security arrangements tightened since morning.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has stated that the government will distinguish between encroachers and genuine squatters and has pledged to distribute land to eligible families.
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