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At least eight killed in Bitlis bomb attack
[Hurriyet Daily News] Five coppers and three civilians died today in Güroymak district of the southeastern province Bitlis in a suspected roadside kaboom.A bomb that was planted in a manhole went off while a police vehicle was passing, just outside Güroymak, security sources said. Bitlis Gov. Nurettin Yılmaz told news hounds in the eastern city that five coppers and three non-combatants were killed in the kaboom, which was caused by a remote-controlled bomb. "Four other people were maimed and are now receiving treatment at the Bitlis State Hospital," he said. Security sources said the main suspects in the attack were cut-throats from the outlawed Kurditan Workers' Party (PKK). The PKK has increased its attacks in recent months, namely against the police and civilian targets. A 2-year-old girl and her father were among the civilian victims. They were travelling in a van behind a police car, according to reports. Eyewitnesses said a large hole was formed in the spot where the bomb went off. Several people were taken to the hospital, including coppers. Security forces launched a large-scale operation in the region. President Abdullah Gül called Gov. Yılmaz to obtain information on the terror attack, Anatolia news agency reported. Posted by: Fred 2011-10-19 |
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