Demolition of Thapathali Squatter Settlement Proceeds Without Resistance

Kathmandu. No resistance has been observed as bulldozers are being used to demolish the squatter settlement in Thapathali. With a heavy police presence deployed, the demolition began at 8:30 AM on Saturday, and no protests have been reported so far.On Friday, however, protests were held in the Thapathali area in the name of the squatters. The squatters have packed their belongings and moved toward safer locations.Bulldozers have now begun operating in the areas where belongings have been cleared. The government has stated that it will manage the relocation of genuine squatters to five designated locations for the time being....