Taplejung, Feb. 21 -- A violent clash ensued between the 'No Cable Car' group and security personnel in the Pathibhara area of Taplejung district on Thursday. At least 13 people-a protester, a taxi driver and 11 security personnel-sustained injuries as tensions flared once again between the protesters and security personnel.

The clash broke out when protesters opposing the Pathibhara cable car project attempted to march towards the construction site. In response, the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force (APF) personnel intervened, leading to the confrontation.

The security forces fired seven teargas canisters at the protesters to bring the situation under control.

According to Chief District Officer Netra Prasad Sharma, the injured ...