At least 11 suspected militants were killed in the operation Wednesday, while four militant hide-outs were also destroyed.—File Photo

PESHAWAR: Security forces on Wednesday targeted suspected militant hide-outs with heavy shelling in upper Orakzai and central Kurram regions, DawnNews reported.

According to government sources, military jets bombed different areas of Mamuzai in upper Orakzai agency, killing at least 11 suspected militants. Six militants were reported to be wounded, while four suspected hide-outs were also destroyed.

Meanwhile, 10 suspected militants were killed in another ongoing operation in central Kurram agency. 8 others were injured, while two militant safehouses were also reported to be destroyed.

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