Squatters head to Rastriya Swatantra Party office amid eviction threats

Kathmandu. Following the government's preparations to clear squatter settlements, residents are heading to the office of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). They are planning to visit the party's office in Banasthali to pressure authorities against their eviction. 

Upon receiving information that those living in huts along the riverbanks were arriving, security has been tightened at the RSP central office. An official from the Kathmandu District Police Range told Ratopati that police have been deployed to the party office under the leadership of Balaju DSP Yamlal Banjade. 

Since Friday morning, squatters have been protesting against the government's decision in Thapathali. The local administration is preparing to clear settlements along the riverbanks in Thapathali, Gairigaun, and the Manohara Khola area on Saturday and Sunday. The local administration has been making public announcements in the area since Thursday evening. 

Police have taken Narayan Parishrami, the acting chairman of the Squatters' Front, into custody.