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Policeman killed in clashes in Kut

March 3, 2009 - 11:44:26

WASSIT / Aswat al-Iraq: One policeman on Tuesday was killed in clashes that erupted between police forces and gunmen north of Kut, said a security source from Wassit province.

“The clashes took place in al-Hassan al-Askari area, 17 km north of Kut,” the source told Aswat al-Iraq news agency.
“The Gunmen who were able to escape are members of a gang that is involved in killings and kidnaps on the Baghdad-Kut road,” he said.
Kut, the capital city of Wassit province, lies 180 km southeast of Baghdad.

MH (P) / SS

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