- http://kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?nid=89582 Locals beat Maoists for seizing money AMAN KOIRALA in SARLAHI & LILA BARAL in JHAPA In Arjundhara 2, Jhapa, locals retaliated against six Maoist cadres after they seized cash from people playing cards in the house of one Gopal Dawadi Tuesday evening. Among those beaten up were Maoist cadres Sunny, Bikram, Bhikham and Ratna. The locals kept three of the cadres in their custody throughout Tuesday night and handed them over to Area Police Office, Sanischare, Wednesday morning. Later, Maoist cadres Dipendra and Nishana, who had arrived to settle the dispute, had to be taken in custody by police for their security after infuriated locals tried to attack them as well, according to sub-Inspector Durga Khanal. Locals gheraoed the police office Wednesday morning and closed Sanishchare market throughout the day. Maoist commander Nishana accepted that Maoist cadres had made a mistake. An all-party meeting, including representatives from the seven parties, are trying to sort out the issue. Similarly, in Kunwarkhod in southern Jhapa, locals captured three Maoists who had seized Rs 4,000 from locals playing dice Tuesday morning. The Maoist cadres were captured Tuesday evening when they returned to play Deusi. Eleven Maoists managed to escape. Locals, including Sante, Bharat and Mukhmel Rajbanshi were injured in the scuffle. On Wednesday morning, the locals and Maoists again came to blows during a meeting organized to settle the issue. Maoist cadres Nishan, Sushil, Rakesh and Nirmal were injured, while five others fled. After the incident, a large group of Maoists have taken control of the market inspiring fear among locals. Posted on: 2006-10-25 21:36:55 (Server Time)