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Four attackers of Bannu police station killed

Dunya News

Police killed four assailants while arrested one who attempted to attack Bannu police station.

Militants stormed a Pakistani police station on Monday, sparking gun battles in the northwestern town of Bannu near the militant stronghold of North Waziristan, officials said.Militants threw hand grenades at the entrance to the building used by police intelligence before opening fire.Police said that at least five to seven militants had stormed an old police station building which was now being used by officials from special branch.After an exchange of fire, four miscreants were killed and one was arrested. Meanwhile, seven officials have been freed.