NC denounces Maoist attack

Nepali Congress (NC) has condemned the attack carried out by Maoist cadres on NC leaders and activists involved in campaigning for Constituent Assembly election at Goli VDC-6 in Solukhumbu district Tuesday.

"Some NC activists have been injured as the Maoists hurled stones at them," said a statement issued by the NC central office.

The statement further said that the Maoists also barred NC leaders and activists from entering the area, and later snatched NC flags and megaphones. NC has urged the Maoists to stop such activities immediately. nepalnews.com ag Mar 18 08