A vehicle in militant use and two hideouts were destroyed by security forces in an operation in Orakzai agency. — File Photo by ONLINE

PESHAWAR: A security personnel was killed in a remotely-detonated blast in Orakzai agency whereas seven militants were killed in a subsequent operation carried out by security forces, DawnNews reported on Monday.

According to government sources the blast occurred in Mamozai area of Orakzai agency, killing one security person and injuring two others.

In a subsequent operation carried out by security forces two militant hideouts and one vehicle were destroyed.

Seven militants were also killed in the operation.

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