In the first major Maoist attack against police as a standoff continues with military for the sixth day Wednesday in Rolpa, rebels killed three policemen and injured two others in an attack on an outpost at Fidim in Argakhachi district 250 kms west of the capital overnight, police said.
Rebels decamped with looted arms and ammunition to a nearby jungle. Five policemen are feared abducted, initial reports said. Rebels also looted over Rs.200,000 from two banks in neighbouring Nuwakot district Tuesday, police said.
Students loyal to Maoists Wednesday torched two government vehicles in Kathmandu valley two days ahead of a call for closure of schools demanding reduction in fees, rebel sources said.