8 soldiers killed, 7 policemen kidnapped in Pakistan: police

Pakistan Army soldiers stand guard in anticipation of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's supporters and activists amid the ongoing protests in Islamabad on October 6, 2024. (AFP)
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PESHAWAR: Eight soldiers were killed and seven police officers kidnapped in two attacks in northwest Pakistan, police and intelligence officials told AFP on Tuesday.
A Monday clash resulted in the deaths of “eight soldiers” and “nine militants,” an intelligence officer said on condition of anonymity. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility. In a separate attack, “seven police officers were kidnapped,” said a senior police official, also speaking anonymously.