Authorities to Begin Eviction of Unauthorized Settlements Along Bagmati River in Thapathali

Kathmandu. The process to remove unauthorized squatter settlements located on public and government land along the banks of the Bagmati River in Thapathali is set to begin early this morning.  Citing negative impacts on the river's natural flow and obstructions to urban infrastructure development, the Kathmandu District Administration Office, under government directives, had set a final deadline of 7 PM last Friday for the structures to be vacated. 

With the deadline expired, the process of demolishing unauthorized huts and fully clearing the encroached areas will proceed starting today. 

The administration issued a notice on Friday urging residents to vacate the huts and relocate their personal belongings, clothing, and livestock to safe locations. The administration has directed that priority be given to the safe relocation of children, the elderly, pregnant women, new mothers, and persons with disabilities.

A warning has been issued that any obstruction to the eviction process will result in strict legal action.