Wednesday, March 4, 2009

6 Sri Lanka cricketers hurt, 7 others killed in Lahore shooting


LAHORE: Seven people including five policemen were killed and six Sri Lankan cricketers were wounded in a shooting attack in Lahore on Tuesday.

Sri Lankan tour has been called off after the attack. According to sources, unknown attackers opened fire on Sri Lankan cricket team bus near Gaddafi Stadium.

Intense exchange of fire took place between police and unknown attackers. CCPO Lahore Habibur Rehman said there were 12 attackers carrying rocket launchers; hand grenades, Kalashnikovs who reportedly reached the site in rickshaws. Seven people including five cops were killed in the shooting.

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