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Two suspected militants killed in Pakistan

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IANS Islamabad
Last Updated : Jun 22 2014 | 3:45 PM IST

At least two suspected militants were killed in a gun battle with the police during a search operation in Karachi Sunday, media reported.

Chaudhary Ahsen Umar, senior superintendent of police (SSP) Malir district, confirmed that the operation was conducted in Sohrab Goth area near the Super-highway in Afghan Basti upon receiving a tip-off about the presence of foreign militants, adding that the police's raid team came under gun attack during the operation, Dawn reported.

Police personnel returned the gunfire as a result of which two suspected militants were killed, the SSP added.

Sources said five suspected foreign militants were also taken into custody during the operation.

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First Published: Jun 22 2014 | 3:38 PM IST

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