Hanna Urak | Pakistan

• Minister says seven civilians kidnapped, nine wounded in gun battle; suspects TTP involvement • Several policemen injured, four ‘terrorists’ killed in subsequent operation • CM orders joint checkposts to monitor terrorists’ movement, forms committee to placate protesters QUETTA: A violent clash between locals and armed men in Hanna Urak on the outskirts of the provincial capital resulted in the death of three people and injuries to at least nine others, prompting the provincial government to launch an operation in the area to eliminate the suspected terrorists. At least four suspected attackers were killed and several policemen had sustained injuries in the operation, which was ongoing by the time this report went to press. Officials said the clashes started after armed men attacked the Babri area on Sunday night. The locals responded by taking positions against the attackers, and a gun battle ensued. Home Minister Ziaullah Langove said three people were killed and nine sustained injuries in the incident, w...