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Monday, May 23, 2011

PNS Mheran attack: 4 militants arrested

Karachi: Four militants were arrested while four rebels blew themselves up at the key Pakistani naval airbase they stormed here Sunday night, a media report said on Monday.

Geo News said that four militants, who were arrested, had camouflaged themselves in dark outfits.

Fierce gunfights raged overnight as terrorists stormed PNS Mehran, destroyed two surveillance aircraft and left five personnel dead. The guerrillas, who were still inside Monday morning, have also reportedly taken hostages.


The rebels entered the naval facility and launched a massive attack Sunday night at about 10.30 p.m.