One Maoist killed

September 19, 2002
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The army shot dead one Maoist during a search at Machan in Bardia Wednesday, the Defence Ministry said. Mahesh Chaudhary alias Bijuli died in the shoot-out.

The army recovered explosives and socket bombs from the clash site.

Security forces have launched a search after rebels abducted a soldier on home leave at Mahadevsthan in Sindhuli earlier this week.