Maoist rebels fighting to end Nepal’s constitutional monarchy attacked a police station in a remote mountain village today, killing at least 49 policemen and injuring 21, a government minister said.

Nepalese soldiers have killed dozens of Maoist guerrillas after they attacked an army base.

Nepalese soldiers killed dozens of Maoist guerrillas in a foiled attack by the rebels on an army camp, government and military officials said today.