35 policemen killed during clashes with terrorists in Giza city

In Egypt, at least 35 policemen, including 14 officers were killed and six others injured during clashes with terrorists in Giza city. Officials said, the policemen were killed in exchange of fire with the terrorists in el-Wahat desert in Giza yesterday. 

The police forces received information about a number of terrorists hiding in the desert area. Clashes erupted when they tried to arrest them and they exchanged fire.Interior Ministry said that a number of policemen were killed



and injured, and some terrorists also died in the ensuing crossfire. However, it did not clarify on the number of casualties on both sides.

Earlier reports said that 14 police officers were killed and eight others injured during the clashes. The military has launched security campaigns in Egypt's restive North Sinai province, arrested suspects and demolished houses that belong to terrorists, including those facilitating tunnels leading to the Gaza Strip.