Gunshots Reported at Philippine Senate During Attempted Arrest of ICC-Wanted Politician
Gunshots broke out in chaotic scenes at the Philippine Senate after troops were deployed to arrest a politician wanted by the International Criminal Court. The politician had urged supporters to prevent the arrest. Officials reported the deployment followed the call to supporters.
indiatoday.intoday.inTroops had been positioned at the site following the politician's public call for supporters to block authorities from detaining him. Officials did not immediately release details on any injuries or arrests from the gunfire.
As of Wednesday, authorities had not issued an official statement on the outcome of the arrest attempt or the source of the gunfire. Further updates from officials are expected in the coming hours.
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