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Iraqi soldier killed, policeman wounded in Kirkuk

IRBIL, July 18 (KUNA) -- An Iraqi soldier was killed and a policeman was wounded in two separate incidents on Sunday in Kirkuk, while security authorities arrested one of the leaders of the insurgent Naqshbandi group.
A police source told KUNA that unknown gunmen opened fire at an Iraqi soldier in southern Kirkuk, killing him on the spot.
Meanwhile, unknown militants fired at a police patrol vehicle in western Kirkuk, wounding one of the personnel.
Moreover, the source said that Kirkuk police arrested one of the leaders of the Naqshbandi group in the city, following a tip. (end) sbr.ema KUNA 181711 Jul 10NNNN