Maoists kill civilian in Butwal; students abducted

Maoists have shot and killed a shopkeeper and injured another civilian in the southwestern town of Butwal.

According to the Directorate of Public Relation (DPR) of the army, a group of armed Maoists shot dead Mubin Khan, who used to run a retail shop at Deependra Chowk, in Butwal Municipality, on Monday. They also wounded Kabir Khan of the same area, DPR added.

No reason has been given for the killing yet, which comes against the recent announcement of Maoist commander Prachanda not to target unarmed individuals.

Meanwhile, the rebels have abducted students and villagers in Bobang area of western Baglung district, according to a DPR statement. The exact number of the abducted people and their whereabouts remain unknown. nepalnews.com mk Aug 30 05

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