The leader of Sunni militant group Malik Ishaq have been killed in Pakistan in a gun fight, local media reported. The well-known Malik Ishaq was arrested by Pakistani police on Saturday. He was reported killed when the police convoy which was moving to another location was attacked by Malik Ishaq supporters. About 13 unknown gunmen attacked the convoy police convoy that was carrying him in attempt to set him free. The gunmen were reported to have succeeded in their operation. The police responded with gun fire as Malik Ishaq and the gunmen were trying to fled the scene. The gun battle between the gunmen and police eventually led to the death of 11 militants, Malik Ishaq and his two sons. Malik Ishaq was believed to directing the operations of the Taliban and al-Qaeda-link Lashkar-e-Jhangvi group. The provincial home minister in Punjab, Shuja Khanzada said the shooting wounded six police officers.
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