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Three alleged suicide bombers arrested in Quetta

Tuesday, 17 Nov, 2009
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Large cache of ammunition and explosives also recovered from the accused who were arrested from Arbab Town. – APP (File Photo)

QUETTA: Quetta police have arrested three alleged suicide bombers in a raid on Samunguli Road and recovered a large cache of ammunition and explosives from their possession.  
         

Speaking at a news conference in Quetta SP Saddar Dr Farrukh, said that the accused were arrested from a house in Arbab Town on a tip off. He said the accused are in between 17 to 27 years old and had been trained for suicide bombing and other terrorist acts.

 

He said police have also recovered a large quantity of ammunition, chemicals, detonators, batteries, commando uniforms, switches and a walkie talkie set. He said six bags of explosives weighing about 300 kilogram have also been recovered.

 

He said important information is likely to be obtained from the accused as investigation is underway.

 

Dr Farrukh also said that police have detained about 50 suspects in connection with bomb blast on Spini road earlier Tuesday morning. 

 

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