Four al-Qaeda militants were killed and three others, including a suspected leader, were captured in a gun battle with security forces in Kuwait today.
Three policemen and three militants were injured in the clash.
The latest fighting began when police surrounded a militant hideout close to the capital, Kuwait City.
Residents said heavy gunfire and mortar blasts were heard for two hours. Security sources said police were still pursuing about 11 militants.
Yesterday, a gun battle involving suspected Islamic extremists left three people dead and five injured near Kuwait City.
