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Rebels kill 24 policemen in western Nepal

At least 24 policemen have been killed in western Nepal where extreme leftists attacked and blew up a helicopter belonging to a private firm.

State radio says the Russian made helicopter belonging to Asian Airways was blown up after power supply to the Surkhet airport was cut off.

Two other helicopters parked nearby were party destroyed.

24/11/01 17:03:02 | ABC Radio Australia News

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