Maoist rebels robs foreign Tourists

The trekking route to the Kangchenjunga region in Nepal became a more dangerous place yesterday as Maoist rebels robbed British trekkers of Rs 28,000 ($388). The group was on its way to Yamphudin from Suketar when they were robbed and ordered out of the area. The rebels also dismantled a tent.

The Maoist insurgency in Nepal began in 1996 but until this point the rebels have not often (see 4/17/2002: Armed Maoists demand money from the Makalu teams!) preyed upon foreign tourists , that may be changing. In the Gopetar area in Panchtar rebels robbed Dutch and German expeditions of Rs 12,000 ($166) and a pair of binoculars. Another group of unknown nationality was robbed of Rs 48,000 ($665) in cash in the Yamphudin VDC (district). The incidents occurred within two days walking distance of the district headquarters, Fungling.

8.586-meter Mt. Kangchenjunga is the third highest summit in the world and attracts a large number of tourists to its slopes via the Yamphudin route. It has been an increasingly popular destination since the government declared the region "Gift to the Earth" six years ago.

Source: Kantipur Online - http://www.kantipuronline.com/ and EverestNews.com

 

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