At least two Maoists were killed in an encounter between the security forces and the insurgents at Satdobato area in the western district of Gorkha on Thursday.
The Maoists were shot dead on the spot this afternoon, a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.
Meanwhile, at least six civilians were injured in an explosion carried out by the Maoists in Sunsari district on Wednesday.
The ministry statement said that a child and five women were injured in the bomb blast that took place between Pindeshwor Temple and Dantakali Primary School.