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Gunmen destroy oil tankers

Gunmen in Pakistan destroyed four tankers transporting fuel to NATO troops in neighbouring Afghanistan and killed three police officials in an exchange of fire on Saturday, police said.

The incident took place in Talagang town, 158 kilometres (98 miles) south of Islamabad. "Unknown gunmen opened fire on the four tankers, which were parked at a gas station in Talagang town, causing a massive fire," regional police officer Aslam Tareen told AFP.

"A police patrol in the area engaged the gunmen, which triggered an exchange of fire, killing three policemen." He said the gunmen later fled and rescue officials were trying to extinguish the fire.

Another local police official, Abid Riaz, confirmed the incident and the death toll. He said that the fire engulfed the gas station and nearby shops.

Militants have carried out a series of strikes against supplies for US and NATO-led foreign forces fighting the Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan.

The bulk of supplies and equipment required by the foreign troops across the border are shipped through northwest Pakistan's tribal region of Khyber. AFP

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