Maoists attack government offices in Tansen

Maoist rebels simultaneously attacked the army barracks, police post and district administration office in Tansen, the district headquarters of Palpa on Tuesday night.

Both sides exchanged fire till late night. The Maoists disconnected electricity supply and telephone lines of the area, reports said. The Maoists had blocked Siddhartha Highway for the past one week.

Telephone lines at Gulmi and Arghakhanchi were also disconnected, according to reports.

According to reports, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sent a night-vision helicopter to Tansen to launch army operations in the area after the attack.

The details of the causalities on both sides were not available immediately due to disruption of telephone. nepalnews.com pb Feb 01 06

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