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02KATHMANDU1004
2002-05-23 12:01:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Kathmandu
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NEPAL POLICE CLAIM VICTORY AGAINST MAOIST VALLEY

Tags:  PTER ASEC PGOV NP 
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UNCLAS KATHMANDU 001004 

SIPDIS

SENSITIVE

DEPARTMENT FOR SA/INS, DS/OP/NEA, DS/DSS/ITA
LONDON FOR REIDL

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER ASEC PGOV NP
SUBJECT: NEPAL POLICE CLAIM VICTORY AGAINST MAOIST VALLEY
LEADERSHIP


UNCLAS KATHMANDU 001004

SIPDIS

SENSITIVE

DEPARTMENT FOR SA/INS, DS/OP/NEA, DS/DSS/ITA
LONDON FOR REIDL

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER ASEC PGOV NP
SUBJECT: NEPAL POLICE CLAIM VICTORY AGAINST MAOIST VALLEY
LEADERSHIP



1. (SBU) Speaking before a group of Nepal Police officers at
an Embassy-sponsored presentation, police chief Rana claimed
a victory over Maoist leadership in the Kathmandu Valley,
stating police efforts had netted the valley bureau leaders.
Afterwards, RSO queried Rana over the veracity of local press
reports that Krishna Sen, acting Maoist valley bureau chief,
had been arrested. (Note: his predecessor was arrested
approximately one month ago in a joint army and police
action). Rana confirmed the reports and added with pride
that it was his officers who had captured most of the valley
leadership over the last two months.


2. (SBU) COMMENT: If Rana's claim regarding the insurgent's
valley leadership is true, it is likely that lower level
cadre in Kathmandu will be ineffective in mounting any
coordinated campaign for the next several weeks (a period
that coincides with the anniversary of the palace killings
last year). While this does not rule out isolated incidents
in the city, it is very welcome news.
MALINOWSKI