Armed militants hold hostages at Pakistani army HQ
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- At least four gunmen were holding 10 to 15 people hostage inside army headquarters in Rawalpindi Saturday after an attack left at least 10 people dead, a top military spokesman said.
Army Gen. Athar Abbas told CNN that the hostages include civilians and military personnel.
He said there have been sporadic shootings between the gunmen and authorities over the past three or four hours.
The gunmen, wearing camouflage clothing and riding in a minivan, earlier opened fire Saturday at the headquarters checkpoint, south of Islamabad, Abbas said.
Ten people were killed in the raging gunbattle including four gunmen and six army guards, he added.
Another military official said the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the incident.
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Army Gen. Athar Abbas told CNN that the hostages include civilians and military personnel.
He said there have been sporadic shootings between the gunmen and authorities over the past three or four hours.
The gunmen, wearing camouflage clothing and riding in a minivan, earlier opened fire Saturday at the headquarters checkpoint, south of Islamabad, Abbas said.
Ten people were killed in the raging gunbattle including four gunmen and six army guards, he added.
Another military official said the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the incident.
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