Security forces, in latest clashes, shot dead nine Maoists in Bardia, Morang, Kailali, Myagdhi, Taplejung Ramechap and Ilam districts, the Defence Ministry said Sunday.
Forces recovered socket bombs, explosives and equipment to prepare ambushes from the clash cites.
One soldier was killed and at two others were injured in an ambush laid by Maoists in Panchthar Sunday, security forces said. The number of Maoists casualties in an hour-long clash was not known.