Kathmandu: In continuing anti-insurgency operations against Maoist rebels, Nepalese security forces on October 24 shot dead 25 guerrillas across the country, Defence Ministry sources said.

Nine armed rebels were ambushed in Gajyangkot area of Jumla district and nine others were killed in Bardia district during separate encounters, Defence Ministry spokesman Bhupendar Prasad Poudyal said on October 24.

Four ultras were killed in Kaleshwor area of Lalitpur district, two in Malmela area of Bajhang district and one in Panchthar district, he added.

Security personnel have recovered 13 guns, country made weapons, socket bombs, military fatigues and food grains during the search operations, he said.

Meanwhile, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the Maoists to stop the killing of innocent people.

"The banned outfit's members were found to be involved in activities like politically-motivated assassinations, killing of so-called 'informers,' abduction and torturing of civilians and security personnel," a report in 'The Rising Nepal' said.

"The Maoists have also recruited children in their fighter squads, used landmines in an indiscriminate manner and looted food-grains and medical goods meant for public use, the commission said in its report prepared after monitoring Human Rights situation in 35 out of the 75 districts in the country," it said.

PTI