Explosive-loaded vehicle seized in SE Turkey
09:35, 13/05/2016, Friday
Yeni Şafak
Two terrorists killed, car with handmade explosive mechanism seized after car chase in Baykan town of Siirt province
An explosive-loaded vehicle has been seized by the security forces in southeastern Turkish province of Siirt.
The incident occurred in Üç Çeşme neighborhood of Baykan town when a vehicle disobeyed the warning of the gendarme who asked the driver to stop the car.
Security forces initiated a car chase followed by gunfire exchange.
Two terrorists were killed and one soldier was injured in the clash between the terrorists and gendarme.
Two other terrorists managed to leave the vehicle and escape.
Security forces seized a car with a 200-kilogram handmade explosive mechanism inside.
The injured soldiers were taken to Siirt State Hospital. An investigation into the incident is in progress.
Security measures were ramped up and counterterrorism operations are being conducted to prevent terror attacks across the country.