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Army's Role in Landless Settlements Sparks Controversy and Oversight Concerns

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The Nepali Army's deployment in landless people's settlements in Kathmandu Valley on April 25 has drawn significant public criticism, with observers labeling it "unusual activism." The Army's involvement in clearing settlements, a task typically handled by the Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General Administration, has raised questions about civilian oversight and democratic norms.

  • The Army's involvement preceded bulldozers, with soldiers present during announcements for residents to vacate their homes and shanties.
  • Army Headquarters had directed battalions to collect details of squatters within 48 hours prior to the demolition.
  • The Chief District Officer of Kathmandu, Ishwar Raj Paudel, declined to comment on the Army's deployment and the legal basis for it.
  • The mobilization of the Army, which is usually reserved for special circumstances and procedures, occurred despite the presence of sufficient police forces.

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