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1 soldier killed, another wounded in shooting in S. Iraq

Baghdad, Nov 29 (UNI) An Iraqi soldier was killed and another wounded in a shooting incident in southern Iraq's Maysan province on Saturday, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.
The incident occurred during a "surprise inspection" checkpoint in the al-Kahla area, which was set up "to maintain security and arrest wanted individuals," the ministry said.
A pickup truck carrying four people refused to stop at the checkpoint and changed its course abruptly. When security forces pursued the vehicle, the suspects opened fire on the troops, which resulted in "the killing of one of the soldiers and the injury of another," the ministry said.
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