At least six Maoists were killed in a gunbattle with the security forces in Deuli area of mid-western Dailekh district on Thursday evening, reports today said. One security man was injured in the clash.
The gunfight ensued when a group of Maoists opened fire at a security patrol. Confirming the incident, security sources based in Dailekh said six dead bodies of Maoists have been recovered from the clash scene.
Some weapons and documents were recovered from the dead Maoists, reports added.