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A bomb has exploded in a police station in the Iraqi city of Hilla, killing the commander of an Iraqi special police force, police say.A bomb has exploded in a police station in the Iraqi city of Hilla, killing the commander of an Iraqi special police force, police say.
Col Salam al-Mamoury was the commander of the Scorpion police unit.Col Salam al-Mamoury was the commander of the Scorpion police unit.
At least one other policeman was killed and eight others injured in the explosion in Hilla, about 100km (65 miles) south of the capital, Baghdad.At least one other policeman was killed and eight others injured in the explosion in Hilla, about 100km (65 miles) south of the capital, Baghdad.
Police are investigating whether the bomb could have been planted by someone from the police force, reports say.Police are investigating whether the bomb could have been planted by someone from the police force, reports say.
Col Salam al-Mamoury's unit has been set up with US support to fight insurgents in the area south of Baghdad. Col Mamoury's unit has been set up with US support to fight insurgents in the area south of Baghdad.
The violence is continuing in Iraq despite a major crackdown by US and Iraqi troops in Baghdad.
More than 30 people were killed across the country on Thursday, including 11 in a raid on a new satellite television station in the capital.