8 Soldiers Killed, 7 Policemen Kidnapped In Pakistan: Police

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  • 19-11-2024, 08:48
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    Source-INA
    Eight soldiers were killed and seven police officers kidnapped in separate attacks in northwest Pakistan, police and intelligence officials told AFP on Tuesday.
     
    A Monday clash resulted in the deaths of "eight soldiers" and "nine militants" in the Tirah area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, an intelligence officer said on condition of anonymity.
     
    The Pakistani Taliban (TTP) claimed responsibility.
     
    In a separate attack in the province, "seven police officers were kidnapped" at a checkpoint, said a senior police official, also speaking anonymously.
     
    Source- barrons