Pakistan: Policeman dies during shootout with suspected terrorists in Islamabad
Islamabad: A policeman and two suspected terrorists were killed during a shootout in Pakistan's Islamabad city on Monday, media reports said.
A police spokesperson told Dawn that the shootout took place in Karachi Company police precincts in Sector G-8.
The deceased policeman was identified as Head Constable Munawar.
Three other policemen were injured in the incident.
According to police, their personnel were on a routine patrol and had set up a checkpoint at Jillani Chowk, reports Dawn News.
They said the police personnel tried to stop two men on a motorcycle for routine checking when the riders opened fire at the police party.
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