Two policemen and seven Islamic State (IS) militants were killed on Monday in a shoot-out in Turkey's Diyarbakir province.
Police were carrying out simultaneous raids on 17 houses suspected of harboring IS militants at around 3.00 a.m., Hurriyet Daily News reported.
Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said 12 IS militants were captured while five police officers were wounded during the raids.
The two policemen were killed after booby-traps around one of the houses exploded, the state-run Anadolu news agency reported.
Turkey has stepped up anti-terror operations against IS after a terror attack carried out by two suicide bombers killed 102 people in capital Ankara on October 10.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app