Pithoragarh, Aug 27: Indian security forces guarding Indo-Nepal border in this district were today put on high alert after six Maoists were killed and over a dozen injured in an encounter at Bori Gaon area in the Himalayan Kingdom, police said today. The police and SSB officials deployed along the vast border areas in the district are keeping a close vigil and night patrolling has been heightened, Pithoragarh, Superintendent of Police (SP) Vijay Bhatia told reporters.


Following the encounter in Bori Goan, Nepalese forces recovered heavy arms and ammunition including 16 bags of explosive material, three automatic rifles, two country maderifles, three Chinese made pistols and 40 rocket bombs, Bhati said citing intelligence reports.
"With increasing pressure exerted by Nepalese forces, we apprehend that Maoists may cross into Indian territory," he said.
According to the police official, it was estimated that the number of Maoists was 150 and they were reportedly planning to attack Nepalese district headquarters at Dharchula, an area close to Pithoragarh, when the encounter occurred.

"We have instructed all our pickets on Indo-Nepal border at Dharchula area to remain vigilant to ward off any attempt by Maoists to cross into India," he said.
Bureau Report