Monday, March 30, 2009

11 Die in Pakistan Police School Siege


A group of gunmen, some in police uniforms, attacked a police academy in Pakistan today and held it for hours. Eleven people died during the siege.


The gunmen were throwing grenades and seizing hostages.


They killed at least eight police and three civilians before being overtaken by Pakistani security forces.


Six militants were arrested and eight died in the eight-hour battle to retake the building.


Pakistani police says, more than 90 officers were wounded and about 700 trainees were inside at the Manawan Police Training School when the shooting happened.

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