Mass grave of 40 found in Iraq
September 10th, 2011 - 6:26 am ICT by IANSBaghdad, Sep 10 (IANS) Iraqi police have found a mass grave containing 40 dead bodies, Xinhua reported.
The grave was found in the central Salah ad Din province Friday, said a police official requesting anonymity
The victims were mostly taxi drivers who are believed to be abducted, killed and buried near Ad-Dujail town, the official added.
At least three people have been arrerested in this regard.
Police suspect the criminal gang might have six members, but no link with terror groups.
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