Three security personnel and one civilian killed in Kavre clash

Three security personnel and one civilian were killed when Maoist rebels made a surprise attack at Kavre Bhanjyang along the Banepa-Bardibas highway Monday morning.

Officials at the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) of Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) said, "The Maoists opened indiscriminate firing at a regular patrol at around 8:30 a.m. from a nearby jungle where locals were collecting fodder," adding, "The security forces retaliated with patience to avoid civilian causalities in the incident."

The casualties on the rebels side are yet to be confirmed.

A search operation around the area has been intensified to nab the Maoists, the DPR added. nepalnews.com pb/by Feb 27 06

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