At least six people were injured, some of them seriously, when plainclothes Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel from Panuati Base Camp, beat up villagers of Ganeshsthan in Kavre, on Friday.
Two of the injured are security personnel who were enjoying their leave at home, according to reports.
Makar Dhoj Tamang, who sustained severe injuries on his mouth and back, has been admitted to Sheer Memorial Hospital, Banepa, for treatment.
Reports quoted locals as saying that RNA personnel took villagers under control and beat them up for an hour, on the charge that they had carried the dead bodies of slain Maoists in a recent clash between Maoists and RNA.