KATHMANDU: Chairperson of the Shram Sanskriti Party Harka Sampang has urged the government to identify and take strict action against individuals he described as “fake squatters,” saying they are causing difficulties for genuine landless citizens.
Speaking after visiting the recently cleared settlement in Thapathali on Monday, Sampang said that many real landless families are being affected due to misuse of the squatters’ identity. He alleged that some people have occupied public land under the name of squatter settlements and are even renting out the structures, calling for stronger legal action to stop such practices.
He stressed that proper identification of genuine squatters should have been completed before the eviction process began. According to him, the sudden use of bulldozers without verification has further harmed already vulnerable families.
Sampang also said that displacing poor citizens without proper alternative arrangements is unjust. He urged the government to ensure rehabilitation measures for those affected by the ongoing eviction drive.
Emphasizing the need for a more systematic approach, he advised authorities to proceed with greater sensitivity in future operations, keeping in mind citizens’ basic rights and humanitarian concerns.
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