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Over 50 Maoists killed in Nepal

Security forces have killed at least 50 Maoist rebels during intensified search and destroy operations carried out at Fulungiri area of Lamjung district in Nepal, official sources on Monday said.

The rebels were on their way to attack Besishahar, the district headquarter of Lamjung, 250kms from Kathmandu, when they encountered the security forces at the border of Gorkha and Lamjung districts, the state-run The Rising Nepal, quoting defence ministry sources, said.

The Maoist area commander of the district was among those killed during the gun battle, the ministry officials said, adding many rebels sustained injuries.

An injured soldier has been admitted to a hospital.

A huge amount of arms and ammunition were recovered from the site, including maps and strategic plans to carry out attacks at various parts of the country.

Meanwhile, the ultras released 16 policemen captured during attacks in Khalanga area of Jumla district a fortnight ago where over 100 Maoists and 37 security personnel were killed in fighting.

The policemen were released on the condition that they quit their jobs.

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