Security forces, rebels clash in Ilam

Reports say there have been heavy clashes between the security forces and Maoist rebels at Danabari area bordering Ilam and Jhapa district from Thursday afternoon.

Security sources in eastern town of Itahari said clashes took place after the security forces pursuing the rebels who had attacked Ilam headquarters on Sunday came across the rebels.

Rebels have claimed that there have been a number of casualty on the part of the security personnel during today’s clashes. They claimed that they have also seized weapons from the security personnel.

Security officials said injured security personnel have been airlifted for treatment. They said a number of rebels were also killed during the clashes.

Details are still being awaited.

Over a dozen people including three security personnel, two civilians and eight rebels were killed during overnight clashes in Ilam on Sunday. nepalnews.com by Mar 09 06

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