Kathmandu, Dec 07: 22 Maoists, including a female militant, have been killed in separate incidents by security forces in Nepal, defence sources said today. 19 armed rebels were killed yesterday, during skirmishes with joint teams of security forces at Khotang district in eastern Nepal, media reports said.
A soldier also died and another was injured during the cross-firing, the 'Rising Nepal' said quoting army sources. The incident occurred when a group of 5-6 hundred Maoists suddenly attacked the security forces while they were patrolling.
Three ultras, including a female militant, were killed during separate encounters between Maoists and security forces at Khejenim and Ikhabu villages of Taplejung district.

Four hundred and twenty seven Maoist rebels have been killed in different operations launched by the joint teams of security forces in east Nepal in the past eight months, an army official said adding, 28 security personnel were also killed during the period.

The army claimed significant achievements in consolidating the security situation in Nepal over the period.
Bureau Report