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at least 12 killed in Lahore hospital

At least 12 people were killed and several others injured when a group of militants stormed a hospital in Lahore.

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At least 12 people were killed and several others injured when a group of militants stormed a hospital in Lahore.

The militants hoped to free a terrorist who was captured in an injured condition during an attack last week and was being treated.

Four to six militants entered the emergency ward of the Jinnah Hospital shortly before midnight and fired indiscriminately. Several people were injured in the attack.

Officials said three policemen deputed to guard the injured terrorist were among the dead. The militants also took some doctors hostage before making their to the roof of the hospital.

The injured terrorist,Moaz alias Amir Muavia,was captured when he attacked a mosque of the minority Ahmedi sect in the Model Town area of Lahore on Friday

The police Tuesday said they had arrested two suspects in the Muridke area of Lahore where the headquarters of the Jamaat-ud-Dawah is located.

 

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