Province No. 5 (NA): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2002

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January - 2	Nepal’s Defence Ministry said, on January 2, five Maoist insurgents were killed in Kanchanpur and another in Bardia, in two separate encounters. Besides an unspecified number of guns and ammunition were recovered from the slain insurgents. Read more... Nepal’s Defence Ministry said, on January 2, five Maoist insurgents were killed in Kanchanpur and another in Bardia, in two separate encounters. Besides an unspecified number of guns and ammunition were recovered from the slain insurgents. Read less...
January - 2	Troops shot dead an insurgent while he was attempting to flee from a detention center. Besides, the Army recovered 26 guns in search and cordon operations in Kailali, Rolpa and elsewhere in the country. Read more... Troops shot dead an insurgent while he was attempting to flee from a detention center. Besides, the Army recovered 26 guns in search and cordon operations in Kailali, Rolpa and elsewhere in the country. Read less...
January - 4	Another report said 46 suspected insurgents or their sympathizers were arrested on January 4, and separately 46 guns were recovered. Also on the same day, 95 insurgents surrendered to the authorities in Argakhachi district. Read more... Another report said 46 suspected insurgents or their sympathizers were arrested on January 4, and separately 46 guns were recovered. Also on the same day, 95 insurgents surrendered to the authorities in Argakhachi district. Read less...
January - 4	The Defence Ministry said on January 4 that three Maoist insurgents were killed and an unspecified number injured in Singa VDC, Myagdi district. The Army in Okhaldhunga and Rukum districts shot two more insurgents dead, reports said. Read more... The Defence Ministry said on January 4 that three Maoist insurgents were killed and an unspecified number injured in Singa VDC, Myagdi district. The Army in Okhaldhunga and Rukum districts shot two more insurgents dead, reports said. Read less...
January - 5	A Defence Minister statement on January 5 said that two Maoist insurgents were killed and 22 persons including 16 suspect insurgents have been arrested in separate operations by security forces in various parts of the country.An 'area commander' of the insurgents was killed at Dakhakwadi in Pyuthan Read more... A Defence Minister statement on January 5 said that two Maoist insurgents were killed and 22 persons including 16 suspect insurgents have been arrested in separate operations by security forces in various parts of the country.An 'area commander' of the insurgents was killed at Dakhakwadi in Pyuthan district while another insurgent was killed at Duwing in Rolpa district. Read less...
January - 5	In Dang, a civilian was killed after being caught in the cross-fire during an encounter. Read more... In Dang, a civilian was killed after being caught in the cross-fire during an encounter. Read less...
January - 5	Six suspected rebels were arrested from Ringaon in Dhading district and some guns, explosives, and chemicals were seized. In another operation, security forces arrested 16 suspects including four from Dubichaur Gulmi, two from Birendranagar Chitwan, one each from Kapurkot of Salyan and Shivalaya of Read more... Six suspected rebels were arrested from Ringaon in Dhading district and some guns, explosives, and chemicals were seized. In another operation, security forces arrested 16 suspects including four from Dubichaur Gulmi, two from Birendranagar Chitwan, one each from Kapurkot of Salyan and Shivalaya of Parbat, two from Thechambu of Taplejung, one from Ratemate in Syangja, two each from Makaidada, Lamjung and Jogbuda of Dadeldhura and one from Palpa. A rifle, bombs and other explosives, combat dress and incriminating literature were seized from Kerung in Solukhumbu district. Read less...
January - 5	Two active Maoist rebels surrendered along with their weapons at Rolpa. Read more... Two active Maoist rebels surrendered along with their weapons at Rolpa. Read less...
January - 6	A Defence Ministry statement on January 6 said that five Maoist insurgents were killed and 28 suspects arrested on January 5. One rebel, identified as the ‘Chariman’ of the local Maoist Village People’s Committee, was killed in Dubi Danda, Rolpa district. Another rebel was killed at Dang while attem Read more... A Defence Ministry statement on January 6 said that five Maoist insurgents were killed and 28 suspects arrested on January 5. One rebel, identified as the ‘Chariman’ of the local Maoist Village People’s Committee, was killed in Dubi Danda, Rolpa district. Another rebel was killed at Dang while attempting to attack a government unit in the area. In search operations at Palawang in Salyan district, a third rebel was killed. The fourth rebel was killed in an encounter at Katuwachauari in Parbat district. In Myagdi two soldiers were killed and six more injured, in an ambush laid by the insurgents. One insurgent was also killed in the incident. Read less...
January - 6	A retired police official was attacked and injured by rebels at Basgadhi in Bardiya. Read more... A retired police official was attacked and injured by rebels at Basgadhi in Bardiya. Read less...
January - 7	The Defence Ministry said, on January 8, that Royal Nepal Army personnel killed a Maoist insurgent in Rolpa during night on January 7, in an operation. The slain insurgent was among the group that had attacked the Army barracks, in Dang, on November 23, 2001, when the Maoists re-launched their insur Read more... The Defence Ministry said, on January 8, that Royal Nepal Army personnel killed a Maoist insurgent in Rolpa during night on January 7, in an operation. The slain insurgent was among the group that had attacked the Army barracks, in Dang, on November 23, 2001, when the Maoists re-launched their insurrection after a four-month cease-fire. Read less...
January - 9	Another report said one person succumbed to his injuries on January 9, in Bardia district. The Maoist insurgents injured three others, and the deceased, in an attack earlier. Read more... Another report said one person succumbed to his injuries on January 9, in Bardia district. The Maoist insurgents injured three others, and the deceased, in an attack earlier. Read less...
January - 9	Maoist insurgents in Nepal laid an ambush and injured six soldiers in Gulmi, on January 9, reports said. Read more... Maoist insurgents in Nepal laid an ambush and injured six soldiers in Gulmi, on January 9, reports said. Read less...
January - 10	Another person was hacked to death in Sohanpur village, Dang district, on January 10. Read more... Another person was hacked to death in Sohanpur village, Dang district, on January 10. Read less...
January - 10	Delayed reports from Chaurjahari, Rukum district, said the Maoist insurgents looted a branch of the Nepal Rashtriya Banijya Bank and decamped with NR 2 million in cash and valuables. The insurgents also attacked the airport and destroyed the tower and an empty police post, in Rukum. Read more... Delayed reports from Chaurjahari, Rukum district, said the Maoist insurgents looted a branch of the Nepal Rashtriya Banijya Bank and decamped with NR 2 million in cash and valuables. The insurgents also attacked the airport and destroyed the tower and an empty police post, in Rukum. Read less...
January - 11	Besides, the Army recovered a pistol of foreign make, some magazines and 30 bullets in a search operation in Rupandehi district. Also, two bags of hidden socket bombs and explosives were recovered in a raid elsewhere ij the country, the Defence Ministry said. Read more... Besides, the Army recovered a pistol of foreign make, some magazines and 30 bullets in a search operation in Rupandehi district. Also, two bags of hidden socket bombs and explosives were recovered in a raid elsewhere ij the country, the Defence Ministry said. Read less...
January - 13	In separate attacks, rebels killed a civilian in Pyuthan and injured a policeman near Gorkha. Read more... In separate attacks, rebels killed a civilian in Pyuthan and injured a policeman near Gorkha. Read less...
January - 13	The Defence Ministry said two Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter with the Army in Bardia, on the night of January 13. Some guns were recovered from the slain insurgents. Read more... The Defence Ministry said two Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter with the Army in Bardia, on the night of January 13. Some guns were recovered from the slain insurgents. Read less...
January - 15 January - 16	In two separate overnight clashes on January 15-16, six Maoist insurgents were killed. A Defence Ministry statement on January 16 said that while four of the rebels were killed at Darchula in west Nepal, the other two were killed in Gorkha. The slain rebels included ‘local commanders’. The statement Read more... In two separate overnight clashes on January 15-16, six Maoist insurgents were killed. A Defence Ministry statement on January 16 said that while four of the rebels were killed at Darchula in west Nepal, the other two were killed in Gorkha. The slain rebels included ‘local commanders’. The statement added that 27 suspected Maoists were arrested on January 15 in nation-wide search operations. In Dang, Maoist rebels killed an activist of the ruling Nepali Congress on January 15. Read less...
January - 16	In a separate attack, rebels of the Khumbuwan Liberation Front (KLF) killed another NC activist at Palpa. The slain activist was a former soldier. Read more... In a separate attack, rebels of the Khumbuwan Liberation Front (KLF) killed another NC activist at Palpa. The slain activist was a former soldier. Read less...
January - 17 January - 18	A Defence Ministry statement on January 18 said that security forces during operations conducted at Butwal, Dhading, Kalitar and Bhuktar on January 17 arrested nine Maoist insurgents. Read more... A Defence Ministry statement on January 18 said that security forces during operations conducted at Butwal, Dhading, Kalitar and Bhuktar on January 17 arrested nine Maoist insurgents. Read less...
January - 17	A Home Ministry statement on January 18 said that approximately 91 Maoists had surrendered to authorities on January 17 at Sunsari, Morang, Myagdi, Gulmi, Salyan, Kavrepalanchok, Dhankutta and Tanahun districts. Read more... A Home Ministry statement on January 18 said that approximately 91 Maoists had surrendered to authorities on January 17 at Sunsari, Morang, Myagdi, Gulmi, Salyan, Kavrepalanchok, Dhankutta and Tanahun districts. Read less...
January - 17	A Maoist rebel was killed by security forces at Chunawang in Rukum district on January 17 Read more... A Maoist rebel was killed by security forces at Chunawang in Rukum district on January 17 Read less...
January - 19	11 suspected rebels were arrested and some weapons seized from their possession during a search operation at Hattikhal in Bardiya district. Three more rebels were arrested from Shaligram in Parbat district. A Defence Ministry release on January 19 said that security forces arrested 40 suspects from Read more... 11 suspected rebels were arrested and some weapons seized from their possession during a search operation at Hattikhal in Bardiya district. Three more rebels were arrested from Shaligram in Parbat district. A Defence Ministry release on January 19 said that security forces arrested 40 suspects from different parts of the country. Giving the break-up, the release said that 18 were arrested from Salyan, six from Rukum, three from Kushma, Parbat, four from Goganpani in Dhading district, two from Bagbazar in Kathmandu, and one each from Pawannagar in Dang district and Subarnakhal in Arghakhanchi, Shaligram in Parbat, Abukhaireni in Gorkha district, Tarahara in Sunsari, Gurdum in Dhankuta district and Tansen in Palpa district. Read less...
January - 22	According to delayed reports, five more Maoists were killed in two separate encounters with the army in Rolpa and Baglung on January 22. Police have recovered 17 guns in a countrywide search, including seven guns and two pistols in Baglung, an official announcement said. Read more... According to delayed reports, five more Maoists were killed in two separate encounters with the army in Rolpa and Baglung on January 22. Police have recovered 17 guns in a countrywide search, including seven guns and two pistols in Baglung, an official announcement said. Read less...
January - 22	Giving details of surrenders by Maoists, a Home Ministry statement on January 22 said that 24 Maoists had surrendered in Arghakhanchi, 19 in Myagdi, seven in Nuwakot, six in Sindhupalchok, four in Kapilvastu, three in Lalitpur, and one each in Makwanpur and Salyan. Read more... Giving details of surrenders by Maoists, a Home Ministry statement on January 22 said that 24 Maoists had surrendered in Arghakhanchi, 19 in Myagdi, seven in Nuwakot, six in Sindhupalchok, four in Kapilvastu, three in Lalitpur, and one each in Makwanpur and Salyan. Read less...
January - 22	In Rolpa district, two Maoists were killed in an encounter at Gothmai. In other incidents, 20 suspected Maoists were arrested from Kuin in Dang district and some guns, bombs and incriminating literature were seized. Read more... In Rolpa district, two Maoists were killed in an encounter at Gothmai. In other incidents, 20 suspected Maoists were arrested from Kuin in Dang district and some guns, bombs and incriminating literature were seized. Read less...
January - 22	On January 22, a Maoist was killed when security forces countered an assault by a Maoist group at Chuja in Pyuthan district. Read more... On January 22, a Maoist was killed when security forces countered an assault by a Maoist group at Chuja in Pyuthan district. Read less...
January - 30	A Maoist insurgent was killed by security forces at Magkot in Rolpa district on January 30. Giving details, a Defence Ministry statement said that the Maoist was sniping at a patrol party and was killed in retaliatory firing. The statement added that two suspects were arrested and some explosives an Read more... A Maoist insurgent was killed by security forces at Magkot in Rolpa district on January 30. Giving details, a Defence Ministry statement said that the Maoist was sniping at a patrol party and was killed in retaliatory firing. The statement added that two suspects were arrested and some explosives and ammunition seized from the site. Read less...

*Data till , April 07, 2020

Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.

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