Government Takes Custody of Six Families from Sukumbasi Settlement in Thapathali

The government has demolished the structures of the Sukumbasi settlement located along the Bagmati River in Thapathali. Six families have been taken to Dashrath Rangashala in Tripureshwor for screening and arrangements for their accommodation have been made. Police have reported that only 12 to 13 people have come forward as homeless and have been contacted.

April 24, Kathmandu – The government has removed the structures of the Sukumbasi settlement situated by the Bagmati River in Thapathali. According to the Secretariat of government spokesperson Sasmita Pokharel, the settlement has been completely vacated. Among those living in the Thapathali area, only six families have contacted authorities claiming to be homeless. These family members have been relocated to Dashrath Rangashala in Tripureshwor, where the government plans to conduct screening and facilitate arrangements for their resettlement.

The government began removing the settlement’s huts early Saturday morning. Prior to that, those willing to relocate voluntarily were helped to reach their destinations under police coordination. According to police, only 12 to 13 individuals have come forward as homeless and have been taken into contact at the Rangashala.