60 soldiers killed in Palpa clash, 250 security men missing Kantipur Report KATHMANDU, Feb 1 - At least 60 soldiers are reported killed in the overnight clash between security forces and Maoist rebels in Tansen, the district headquarters of Palpa district. Some 250 security personnel are still out of contact after the rebels’ raid on Tansen yesterday, reported our correspondent. The rebels have also abducted the Chief District Officer and a Deputy Superintendent of Police after the attack. Details soon