Soldier kills 5 comrades in Iran arrested: military commander

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TEHRAN: The soldier who killed 5 comrades and injured the opposite two Sunday night in southeastern Iran was underneath arrest, a military commander confirmed on Monday.

The soldier, who had been on dutyguarding his unit, entered the barracks’ dormitory, the place his comrades have been resting, and opened hearth on them, mentioned Amir Gholamalian, commander of the Iranian military’s southeast headquarters, Xinhua information company reported.

The incident occurred in Baghin metropolis within the southeastern Iranian province of Kerman at 16:35 native time (1305 GMT), mentioned the commander, noting that interrogations have been underway to find out the motive.

In response to the semi-official Fars information company, the shooter was arrested on Monday morning in Zarand County in the identical province whereas he was carrying six magazines, 180 bullets, and two Kalashnikov rifles.

The 20-year-old particular person had stolen two automobiles whereas making an attempt to flee, it mentioned.

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