In Nepal, over a dozen Maoist activists including lawmakers and four Policemen were injured in clashes between the Maoists and security forces as the Maoists encircled Singha Durbar- the main government secretariat including the office of the Prime Minister in Kathmandu on Thursday as a part of its anti-government protest. Police sources said that the clashes broke out as the Maoists activist tried to enter prohibited areas, while Maoists alleged that police tried to use force on peaceful protesters.