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 Maoists had exploded landmines targeting a security team that had gone to the area from Bhedetar, Dhankuta, to clear the obstructions on the highway. The Maoists had felled trees at several places along the highway.
The Maoists, according to the report, had retreated after backup forces deployed from Dhankuta launched fierce offensive against the Maoists along with aerial attacks.
Casualty on the Maoist side is yet to be known.
nepalnews.com Jan 01 05
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