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Displaced squatters to be moved from Banepa holding centre to Ichangu Narayan

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • Around 15 displaced squatter families are being relocated from a temporary holding center in Banepa, Nepal, to Ichangu Narayan.
  • The move is part of a government plan to close the Banepa facility, with preparations including the cessation of meal services.
  • While some families are ready to move and find new accommodations, a few are reluctant to leave the Banepa shelter.

Displaced squatter families residing in a temporary holding center at the Nepal Red Cross Society facility in Banepa are being relocated to another shelter in Ichangu Narayan. This move is a component of the government's initiative to close the Banepa facility.

We are currently at the holding centre in Banepa. Preparations are underway to put them on vehicles and take them to Ichangu Narayan. We will reach there by this afternoon.

— Khagendra BistaA sociologist at the High Powered Committee for Integrated Development of Bagmati Civilisation, explaining the relocation process.

Khagendra Bista, a sociologist with the High Powered Committee for Integrated Development of Bagmati Civilisation, stated that the families would be transported to Ichangu Narayan on Wednesday. He mentioned that preparations were underway to move them by vehicle, with an expected arrival by the afternoon. The government had initiated preparations to vacate the Banepa center from July 6, which included stopping meal services to the displaced families.

There is a regular food arrangement at Ichangu Narayan. They will find it more convenient there.

— Khagendra BistaDescribing the facilities at the new shelter.

Bista assured that Ichangu Narayan offers regular food arrangements, which he believes will be more convenient for the families. Reema Pokharel, a resident of the Banepa center, expressed her readiness to move, stating her intention to stay in Ichangu Narayan for a few days while searching for a new room and making other arrangements.

I am leaving. I will stay there for a few days and look for a room. I will remain there until I find a place and make other arrangements.

— Reema PokharelA resident of the Banepa center, expressing her willingness to move.

However, Pokharel noted that some families were hesitant to leave the Banepa shelter, with unspecified reasons for their reluctance. Bista confirmed that one or two families had refused to leave, insisting they would only depart after securing new rooms. Discussions with these families are ongoing. The relocation comes after the families faced additional hardship due to the suspension of food services.

I do not know why they do not want to go, but they have said they will continue staying here.

— Reema PokharelCommenting on the reluctance of some families to leave the Banepa shelter.
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