Save Independent Radio Movement (SIRM) asked the government to pay compensation to Pashimanchal FM, which was damaged during the clash between security forces and the Maoists in Tansen of Palpa on January 31.

Speaking at a programme organized to publicize a field report on the incident, Bishnu Hari Dhakal, one of the members of the probe committee said, “Since the FM station was attacked after security personnel illegally entered and used it as cover, the government should immediately compensate the station and help it resume operation.”

The attack has left glass screen on the windows and various radio equipment partially damaged.

At least 11 security personnel and eight Maoists were killed during a fierce gun battle between security personnel and Maoists.