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ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (KUNA) -- Militants have beheaded all 13 security
personnel, taken as hostages on Friday, after the security forces backed by
gunship helicopters launched offensive against a local militant commander and
his supporters in northern Sawat valley.
All of the 13 paramilitary and police personnel have been executed by
militants, a police official on the condition of anonymity told KUNA.
The official said that notes attached to the beheaded bodies warned others
of same fate if found of working for the US.
Meanwhile, police said, curfew has been imposed in the Sawat valley for an
indefinite period to maintain law and order situation. Locals said all entry
and exit points have been closed.
Security sources said the exchange of intermittent firing was still
continuing between the two sides. (pick up previous).
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