At least two security personnel have been reported killed when Maoist rebels made a surprise attack at Kavre Bhanjyang along the Banepa-Bardibas highway Monday morning.

A civilian, Bikas Karki, has been injured during the clashes.

The rebels had attacked the security team that was on a regular patrol at around 8:30 a.m.

Meanwhile, the Directorate of Public Relations of the RNA said they were yet to receive information on the incident.