Security in entry points to the Valley have been intensified after information that Maoists have smuggled explosives into the country through the Nepal-India border. They had reportedly used some young men from Belauri and Gaddachowki, bordering to Kanchanpur, to carry GI pipes and explosives on their bicycles. Twenty quintals of explosives were stored for two days inside the house of a Nepali Congress worker in Pipladi VDC. The pipes and explosives were on their way to Dadeldhura. Security officials say that the Maoists have used GI pipes and explosives to make socket bombs. These have supplied in large quantities to Dadeldhura, Accham, Bajhang and Bajura districts.

According to sources, three Maoist activists, including a female, were seen unloading a heavy sack from a bus at Salli Bazar. They then trekked along the Bheri River through the night. In related news, about 150 armed Maoists were seen training in Dulalthai jungle of Bidyapur VDC in Surkhet. The Maoist militia has blocked the route and villagers are unable to travel. There is reportedly a severe food shortage in the village.