Three policemen shot dead in North Caucasus

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Published 14 May, 2008, 15:23

Three policemen have been killed in an attack in Russia’s North Caucasus Republic of Ingushetia. Their bodies were found in a car in the Pliyevo district.

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According to investigators working at the scene, they were most likely shot from a passing car.

A search is underway for the attackers.

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