The government has launched a nationwide campaign to remove illegally constructed structures on public and government land, including in the Kathmandu Valley. The drive began on Saturday with the clearance of encroached settlements in high-risk areas.
In the first phase, authorities removed illegal structures along riverbanks in Thapathali, Sinamangal–Gairigaun, and Shantinagar areas of Kathmandu. On Sunday, a joint team of security agencies, including Nepal Police and Armed Police Force Nepal, continued demolition work along the Manohara River, removing additional encroached structures.
Development Commissioner of the Kathmandu Valley Development Authority, Januka Dhakal, said the initial phase focuses on clearing settlements in vulnerable and high-risk zones. The second phase will focus on identifying landless families and arranging proper settlement management.
According to the Authority, preliminary data on displaced families is being collected, and temporary arrangements for shelter are being made while encroached land is cleared.
Evacuation work has also begun in Gothatar Buddha Chowk and Manohara Tole areas of Ward No. 9 in Kageshwari Manohara Municipality-8. Security personnel have been assisting residents in transporting their belongings before demolition of physical structures.
Officials said 214 families have so far come into contact with authorities during the evacuation process. Temporary arrangements for food and accommodation have been made in various hotels for affected families.
