Kathmandu, Nov 25: The security forces have killed at least 50 Maoist rebels during an intensified search and destroy operations carried out at Fulungiri area of Lamjung district, official sources said. The security forces had encountered the armed rebels at the border of Gorkha and Lamjung districts, while they were on their way to attack Besishahar, the district headquarter of Lamjung, 250 kms from Kathmandu, said state-run 'the rising Nepal' quoting defence ministry sources.
The Maoist area commander of the district was among those killed during the gun battle, they said, adding many rebels were also injured during the counterattack.
An injured soldier has been rescued from the site and sent to local hospital for medical treatment, they said.

A huge amount of arms and ammunition was recovered from the site, as also strategic maps and plans to carry out attacks at various parts of the country.
Meanwhile, the ultras have released 16 policemen they had captured during attacks in Khalanga area of Jumla district a fortnight ago where over 100 Maoists and 37 security personnel were killed in the fighting. The policemen were released on condition of quitting their jobs.
Three ultras were killed in a retaliatory attack in Gupteshwor area of Bhojpur district yesterday, while they were installing electric trap against the security personnel, the sources said, adding two security personnel also sustained injuries.
The Maoists have killed a 35-year-old teacher of a local school at Bilasipur area of Kanchanpur district and have set fire on 15 village development committee buildings of Kapilvastu district in western Nepal. Bureau Report