Security forces kill 13 militants in Orakzai and Khyber agency

PESHAWAR: At least 13 militants have been killed in Khyber and Orakzai agency during operations conducted by security forces. Six militant hideouts were also destroyed.

In Orakzai agency, security forces pounded militant hideouts in two separate areas in which 8 militants were killed while three hideouts were destroyed.

In Tirah valley of Khyber Agency five militants were killed during a security forces operation while several were injured. Three militant hideouts were also destroyed.