14 policemen, two rebels killed in eastern Nepal; 5 hurt in Bardia

March 21, 2006
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At least sixteen persons, including fourteen policemen and two rebels, have died during fresh clashes in eastern Nepal on Tuesday.

According to security sources, at least 13 policemen were killed during early morning raid by Maoist rebels at the Ilaka Police Post at Birtamod in eastern district of Jhapa this morning. Two rebels were also killed during the clashes.

In separate Maoist attack, one policeman was killed in eastern town of Dharan. Many policemen are reported injured during these clashes. Reports say rebels fled immediately after mounting surprise attacks.

Details are still awaited.

Meanwhile, three policemen and two civilians were injured when Maoist insurgents opened fire at the patrolling security forces at Gulariya, the district headquarter of Bardia district of mid western development region.

Talking to Nepalnews, Chief District Officer of Bardia, Bimal Prashad Poudel informed that the Maoists opened fire at the patrolling security forces in front of District Development Committee.

He informed that both sides exchanged fire for 10 minutes but the loss incurred on the rebels’ side was not immediately available.

Three seriously injured were airlifted to Nepalgunj for treatment.
At least 13 soldiers and a Maoist rebel were killed during clashes at Dapcha area of Kavre district on Monday.