Sixteen militants killed in Orakzai Agency

PESHAWAR: Sixteen militants were killed in the Orakzai Agency during different operations by security forces. According to sources, in clashes between security forces and militants in Ali Khel area,...

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Sixteen militants killed in Orakzai Agency
PESHAWAR: Sixteen militants were killed in the Orakzai Agency during different operations by security forces.

According to sources, in clashes between security forces and militants in Ali Khel area, 10 militants were killed while one security official was injured.

Security forces also used gunship helicopters to destroy two militant hideouts and in the process six militants were killed.