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Nepal quake kills six soldiers

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IANS Kathmandu

The earthquake in Nepal has killed six soldiers, the army announced on Sunday.

Army spokesman Gen Jagadish Pokhrel told the media that 90 percent "of our manpower is engaged in rescue and search operations".

Some of the areas hit hard by Saturday's devastating earthquake are home to Gorkhas, who form part of the Indian, Nepalese and British armies.

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First Published: Apr 26 2015 | 8:04 PM IST

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