AMMAN, June 12 (Reuters) - Syrian state television reported heavy clashes between army troops and gunmen in the northern town of Jisr al-Shughour on Sunday, and said a large number of people had been arrested.
"Heavy confrontations are raging between army units and members of armed organisations taking up positions in the surroundings of Jisr al-Shughour and inside it," it said.
"Two members of the armed organisations were killed, large numbers of them arrested, and lethal weapons in their possession were seized," it said, adding that army units had defused bombs and explosive charges planted by gunmen on the bridges and roads of the town.
Syria has banned most foreign correspondents from the country, making it difficult to verify accounts of events. (Editing by Diana Abdallah and Jon Boyle)
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