Butwal is undre attacked by more than 1500 Maoist rebels. Latest is Ilaka Prahari has been captured by Maoist.

10 policemen feared dead!!

they have penetrated in the city, they must be sheltering in civillian area, its the tactics they use when night vision comes, hide when the flying killer comes, once it goes back for refuelling, they attack again, will update if the fighting resumes again

by the way anyone from Butwal in here?

Security forces, Maoists clash in Butwal (10:15 p.m local time)

Latest reports say Maoists have simultaneously attacked various security installations in the western town of Butwal Friday evening.

According to reports, Maoists have attacked the Ilaka police post, Golpark, the regional police training center and the no 22 bridade of the Royal Nepal Army, among others from 8 p.m. in the evening.

Unconfirmed reports say over half-a-dozen policemen have fallen casualty at the Ilaka Polce post. Fight was going on this late evening.

Details are still awaited. nepalnews.com by Apr 07 06

An Avro took off at 1.10am from ktm airport. Army operates one or two. I am not sure if it is the one.

one of my relatives was in butwal...he was police....i hope and request to pasupatinath..they are fine..