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Afghanistan/South Asia |
7 killed in Kashmir siege |
2005-02-24 |
At one point, as many as 200 people were inside the offices, but all were evacuated safely from the compound and surrounding buildings after two hours, according to Syed Mohammed Syed, the senior superindent of police in Kashmir. The attack took place early Thursday afternoon, and police moved quickly to surround the complex. After the civilians were evacuated, police went into offensive operations inside the office complex shortly before sunset, engaging in gun battles with the suspected militants and firing mortar shells. |
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