13 police personnel killed in Myanmar terror attacks

Nay Pyi Taw, Aug 25 (IANS) At least 13 police personnel were killed in terror attacks in Myanmar's Rakhine state on Friday morning, the Defence Services Office said.

At least 24 police posts were attacked with handmade bombs by terrorists in Maungtaw region, Xinhua news agency reported.

Also more than 150 extremists attempted to break into the light infantry battalion No. 552 military base.

The attacks continued till noon and the bodies of about 15 terrorists have been recovered so far.

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