‘Security forces have surrounded the terrorists. We are trying to recover the hostages safely,’ said General Athar Abbas. – APP photo
who escaped after the attack Saturday morning on the Pakistan army HQ near Islamabad had taken some security personnel hostage and were encircled by troops, a military spokesman said.
Army Spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said 4-5 militants were holed up in the security agency’s building and they had taken 10-15 hostages. ‘Efforts are under way for their safe recovery,’ said the spokesman.
‘Security forces have surrounded the terrorists. We are trying to recover the hostages safely,’ he added.—AFP/DawnNews
