Residents begin clearing structures at Manohara riverbank ahead of demolition

Kathmandu. Residents of the squatter settlement along the Manohara riverbank in Bhaktapur have begun moving their belongings today as authorities prepare to deploy bulldozers to clear encroached structures. Despite yesterday's stone-pelting incident, residents are now voluntarily relocating their goods, with assistance from the Nepal Police. 

A heavy security presence has been maintained in the area since early this morning. On Saturday, locals had pelted stones at the bulldozer that arrived to clear the settlement. 

A group had previously attacked the bulldozer in Manohara, leaving police personnel injured. Although the team retreated following the local resistance, the government remains prepared to clear the area today.