Explosions, gunfire heard near Pakistan army headquarters
October 11th, 2009 - 7:51 am ICT by IANSIslamabad, Oct 11 (Xinhua) Explosions and gunfire were heard early Sunday near the Pakistan army headquarters in Rawalpindi where militants were holding many security men and civilians hostage, media reports said.
Eight hostages were freed late Saturday by militants. Pakistan Army spokesman Athar Abbas said earlier that four to five militants were holding up to 15 security men and civilians inside a building near the army headquarters Rawalpindi and the security forces were trying for their safe release.
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