Clash in Solukhumbu, one security personnel killed
At least one security personnel was killed in a clash with the Maoists near Phaplu airport in mountainous district of Solukhumbu Wednesday.
The clash erupted when the Maoists opened fire at the security troops who were patrolling the airport at Phaplu. Reports quoting security sources at Solukhumbu headquarters said the battle lasted for half an hour.
Security sources claim casualties on the Maoist side, but details are still awaited.
The Maoists have looted the communication equipment from the Phaplu airport.
Meanwhile, the southeastern cities of Biratnagar, Lahan, Itahari, Udaypur and Dharan among others have remained closed Wednesday amidst rumours that the Maoists had called for the ‘general strike’ in the area.
According to reports, local Maoist leadership have issued conflicting remarks regarding the ‘general strikes’ in the area. The Saptari Maoist secretary called the media to confirm that their party had called the strike in the area, while the leadership in Morang and Dhankuta have denied the rumors.
nepalnews.com pd Dec 22 04
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