In Nepal, at least four protesters have been killed and four others injured after security forces opened fire at a political rally in the southeastern town of Rajbiraj. Thousands of officers were deployed yesterday in the town, where the Unified Marxist and Leninist party had organised a rally ahead of local elections set for May 14th. <br/><br/>Members of the Madhesi ethnic community, who oppose the upcoming polls, held a counter-protest. The police opened fire at the protesters when they began hurling stones at each other. Police said, an 18-year old man died at a local hospital, while three others died at another hospital in Dharan. According to police, protesters set on fire four vehicles and obstructed the highway. They said, about 40 security forces were also injured in the clashes.