On receiving intelligence on a gathering on Maoist terrorists in Central Nepal, in a move to avenge the murder of 13 of their colleagues, the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) launched a surprising attack killing more than 20 terrorists. While Maoists may have lost in this operation, they are gaining the upper hand in many other places.

With the political parties succumbing to American pressure not to support the terrorist group's call to blockade the Katmandu Valley, the Maoists gave up that plan but attacked a RNA patrol killing 13 soldiers. They also attacked security posts, looting banks, and patrols bringing the number of kills to a steady trickle. The strategy is to bring the number of soldiers killed to a steady trickle and chip away at the morale and strike capability of the RNA.

When pursued, they cross over into India, which refuses to take sides and also refuses to stop the crossover. The RNA claims to have sealed the border. However, without active Indian support, this is most likely an empty claim.

With this unabated violence, King Gnanendra has been vacationing in scenic Pokhara waiting for the monsoons to reduce terrorist operations and opposition political activity. He is adamant to hold Parliamentary elections in April 2007 even though his February local elections were a dismal failure.