Encroached Settlements on Riverbanks of Kathmandu Valley Being Removed

Kathmandu. The work of removing encroached settlements on the banks of the Bagmati and its tributaries in the Kathmandu Valley is being carried out with intensity.

On Saturday, houses and huts on the banks of the Bishnumati River and Dhobi Khola River in Balaju were removed. Earlier, on Friday, encroached settlements in areas like Balkhu were removed, and the Kathmandu administration has stated that the work of removing illegal structures in areas including Swoyambhu, Balaju-Gongabu Buspark, and Devinaagar is ongoing.

During the removal of settlements, affected families have been sent to 'holding centers', and the Kathmandu Valley Development Authority has stated that work is also being done to record the identification of genuine landless and squatters.

Balaju-Machhapokhari squatter area after demolition as seen from drone:

Photos: Nepal Photo Library