PM:05:31:14/05/2022
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SULAIMANI — A source from Saadia sub-district police informed NRT a member
of federal counter-terrorism forces died and five others were injured while on
duty due to a blast from an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Diyala
governorate on Saturday (May 14).
Police said three of the five wounded officers sustained severe wounds and
were transferred to a hospital in Sharaban (Miqdadiya) district.
The police source also revealed counter-terror forces had been conducting a search
in the area for hideouts used by Islamic State (ISIS) members.
The incident occurred in the area of Imam Waisi, located between Khanaqin
and Saadia sub-district.
Federal police and counter-terror forces have been deployed to the area since
Peshmerga forces withdrew following October 16, 2018 when Iraqi forces took
control of Kirkuk and other disputed areas.
(NRT Digital Media)