The army shot dead a Maoist identified as Pasang Tamang alias Umesh at Naulekh Kharka in Sindhupalchowk Sunday, the Defence Ministry said Tuesday. The army recovered a pistol, bombs, calculator and a diary from the clash site.
The army recovered 43 kgs of sulfur and white phosphorous hidden underground at Jhalari in Kanchanpur Sunday, the Ministry said.
The army is investigating an extortion bid by a gang including a soldier identified as Nabaraj Karki, in the capital Saturday. The army said the bid to extort money from an unidentified businessman was a “criminal act.”
Rebels murdered five activists of the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML at two villages in Ramechap Sunday and Monday, local officials said.
Rebels Monday night attacked and damaged offices of five village development committees in Kathmandu and Lalitpur, police said.
Maoists murdered Nepali Congress Party activist Jib Prasad Dahal at a village in Sankhuwasabha Monday night, local officials said.