Kathmandu, April 29 -- In an uncommon move, the Nepali Army has begun collecting data on squatters and unorganised dwellers across the country.

Military units stationed in different districts have sent letters to the Land Issues Resolution Commission, its district units, and various local units requesting updated information on squatters and unorganised settlers.

The Bajradal Battalion in Banke wrote to all local units in the district on April 25, asking to provide updated details on "unorganised squatter settlements" by April 27. The letter requests information, including the locations of settlements, when they were settled, the number of households, contact numbers for settlement representatives, and other relevant details, if availab...