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BAALBEK, Lebanon: The Lebanese Army has imposed a siege on the outskirts of the northeastern town of Arsal, where militants are holding 25 servicemen hostage, by blocking most roads leading to the area, security and local sources said.

Troops have also been pounding the outskirts with heavy artillery.

The security measures comes three days after the Nusra Front shot dead captive policeman Ali Bazzal.