Security forces, Maoists clash in Kavre

March 15, 2006
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Security forces and the Maoist rebels exchanged fire at Kavre Bhanjyang area of Kavre district Wednesday morning.

Reports from Kavre said the clash between the patrolling security forces and the Maoists started at around 11:20 a.m. near the Banepa-Bardibas Highway, which lasted for about half an hour.

The Maoists fled immediately after a security enforcement sent from Dhulikhel base camp reached the area. A search operation is underway in and around Kavre Bhanjyang and the security forces have taken the area under their control, reports added.

However, there were no reports of human casualties. Details are awaited.