Karl Marx's Camel
1st January 2005, 18:53
Fierce clash in Dhankuta, 12 security men killed
At least 12 security persons were killed in a clash with Maoist rebels at Malbase area on the Koshi Highway in Dhankuta district Saturday.
State-owned Radio Nepal quoting the Dhankuta-based No.2 Brigade of the Royal Nepalese Army said that eight army personnel and four policemen were killed in the five-hour battle while 10 security men were injured. The clash that ensued at around 12:00 p.m. lasted until 5:00 p.m.
The injured security men have been taken to BP Koirala Institute for Health Sciences, Dharan, for treatment.
The rebels had exploded landmines targeting a security team that had gone to the area from Bhedetar, Dhankuta, to clear the obstructions on the highway. The rebels had felled trees at several places along the highway.
The rebels, according to the report, had retreated after backup forces deployed from Dhankuta launched fierce offensive against the rebels along with aerial attacks.
Casualty on the Maoist side is yet to be known.
nepalnews.com Jan 01 05
http://nepalnews.com/
At least 12 security persons were killed in a clash with Maoist rebels at Malbase area on the Koshi Highway in Dhankuta district Saturday.
State-owned Radio Nepal quoting the Dhankuta-based No.2 Brigade of the Royal Nepalese Army said that eight army personnel and four policemen were killed in the five-hour battle while 10 security men were injured. The clash that ensued at around 12:00 p.m. lasted until 5:00 p.m.
The injured security men have been taken to BP Koirala Institute for Health Sciences, Dharan, for treatment.
The rebels had exploded landmines targeting a security team that had gone to the area from Bhedetar, Dhankuta, to clear the obstructions on the highway. The rebels had felled trees at several places along the highway.
The rebels, according to the report, had retreated after backup forces deployed from Dhankuta launched fierce offensive against the rebels along with aerial attacks.
Casualty on the Maoist side is yet to be known.
nepalnews.com Jan 01 05
http://nepalnews.com/