Maoist military camp found in north India

Indian police have discovered a Maoist training camp in the jungles of Nainital district in northern India, just across the border from Nepal.

The Uttaranchal state police launched a search operation after receiving reports of men in combat dress moving in and out of the area, the Kathmandu-based Kantipur Online reported Friday.

Local media reports said that Indian paramilitary forces had been mobilized to secure the area following the discovery of a military training camp in the jungle.

Nepal has seen increasing violence in recent weeks by Maoist guerillas, who have been waging a long-term war against the government ruled by King Gyanendra.

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