The United National Squatter Front has made it clear that it will protest if the government attempts to forcibly remove settlements. During a meeting of the front, discussions were held on whether the government’s decision is official or not. Prime Minister Shah has directed the security agency chiefs to clear the squatter settlements. April 23, Kathmandu.
The United National Squatter Front stated that they will protest if the government uses force to dismantle the settlements. A serious discussion on this matter took place at the front’s meeting held on Thursday afternoon at an office in Shankhamul. According to the front’s vice president, Pawan Gurung, the meeting was called after news about the government’s preparations appeared in the media.
“At the meeting, the initial issue raised was whether the government’s decision is official,” said Gurung. “If there is an attempt to forcibly remove our settlements, we are ready to do anything to defend ourselves. We will resist by any means. This issue was seriously discussed in our meeting.” Prime Minister Shah has instructed the security heads to clear the squatter settlements this coming Saturday and Sunday.
