LANDI KOTAL / KOHAT, July 14: Six suspected militants were killed and five others injured when fighter planes bombed their hideouts in Bara late on Saturday night.

According to military sources, six hideouts were attacked in Khurma Tung-Zawa area of Akkakhel and the number of casualties might increase.

A government-run high school and a seminary were also targeted.

While moving between tribal areas, the Taliban stayed at these places for rest. The seminary was also used as a training centre. The attacks were carried out on the basis of ground intelligence.

Local sources said that a large number of militants affiliated with a Bara-based group had gathered in Khurma Tung and were making plans to attack security forces in Akkakhel and police posts in southern peripheries of Peshawar.

Meanwhile, militants kidnapped one Tayyab, a resident of Merikhel in Akkakhel.

According to sources, the militants suspected Tayyab of spying on them.