At least ten Maoist insurgents were killed in two separate encounters with the security forces in the western district of Tanahun on Thursday.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the rebels were killed in clashes at Chitre and Aambote areas.

No casualties on the security side were reported. The incident and the casualties are yet to be confirmed independently.

Two rifles, socket bombs, logistics and Maoist documents were recovered from the clash scenes, the statement added.