Gunmen Kill 7 In Attack On Nato Convoy

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 10:13 am

Gunmen Kill 7 In Attack On Nato Convoy Thirty NATO containers including oil tankers and trucks have been set alight and seven people killed while five others were injured when unknown gunmen ambushed the parking yard of NATO containers in the area of Tarnol in Islamabad.

Fire tenders and Rescue 1122 vehicles also reached the scene and started rescue operation.

According to sources, gunmen opened fire on the tankers and escaped after police returned fire. Rescue 1122 sources confirmed that at least four people have been killed while three others have been injured.

Eyewitnesses claim hearing a loud explosion prior to the ambush. The containers were carrying supplies including construction machinery and military vehicles.

It is pertinent to note that most oil supply to NATO forces in Afghanistan is transferred through Pakistan.

Inspector General Police Islamabad speaking to that the Police was not informed regarding the NATO convey.

He said that at least 12 attackers were involved in the attack. He added that several suspected people have taken into custody.