Three killed in clash in Birgunj

Three persons have been killed in the clash between police and a criminal gang in Birgunj, industrial city of eastern Nepal last night.

Police has verified that Chandrika Prasad Kurmi of Hariharpur was killed in the firing. Identities of other two killed in the clash is yet to come. 

Clash took place after criminal gang opened fire at police patrolling in Dhusukpur of Chhapkaiya in Birgunj at around 1 am last night, said police.

The police has also claimed that all the deceased were the members of criminal gang.