The rescue operation was hailed by the military as "highly successful". Photo AFPPakistani Troops Storm Army HQ, Free 39 Hostages -- AFP
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — Troops stormed Pakistan's army headquarters on Sunday ending a day-long hostage drama and freeing 39 people held by militants who brazenly struck at the heart of the military establishment.
Three hostages, two soldiers and four suspected Taliban militants were killed in a rescue operation hailed by the military as "highly successful", despite a total of 19 dead since the rebels launched their assault.
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