| Killing Maoists is getting to be a regular event in Nepal. |
KATHMANDU — At least 17 Maoist rebels died in clashes in the far west of Nepal yesterday while two bombs exploded in the capital region as new violence flared in the kingdom, security officials said. "At least 17 Maoists were killed in clashes with security forces at Mulpani village in Dailekh district yesterday morning," the source said. The army's report of new rebel killings came on top of 21 rebel deaths announced on Tuesday. |