location: Karachi
notes: A targeted raid was carried out on a militants' hideout in Pipri, Karachi, off the National Highway. The militants were AQ and LeJ. However, the suspects took positions and started firing at the law enforcers, police returned fire and a gunbattle ensued, lasting four hours, all 12 militants were killed . Four policemen sustained minor wounds and their condition was said to be stable.
target_text: location: Karachi, fatalities: 12