Reports from eastern district of Morang say two Armed Police Force (APF) personnel and three Maoist rebels were killed in clashes at Urlabari of Morang district Wednesday afternoon.

According to police, clashes took place as Maoist rebels attacked a group of security forces escorting a vehicle that was carrying cash from the Urlabari branch of Rastriya Banijya Bank at around 4:30 p. m. The vehicle, however, passed safely.

A civilian was also killed reportedly while trying to flee from the site of clashes. Details are still awaited.

Local banks deposit their money at the local security base during the night for security reasons.