At least 15 suspected militants killed in Orakzai, Khyber regions

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Soldiers enter a militant hideout in a tribal region. — Photo by Reuters/File

PESHAWAR: Pakistan's security forces conducted operations in the Khyber and Orakzai tribal regions killing 15 suspected militants and destroying three militant hideouts, DawnNews reported on Sunday.

At least seven suspected militants were killed during a security forces operation conducted in Sipah Lakhkar area of Khyber tribal region.

Military jets bombarded several targets in Mamozai area of Orakzai tribal region's Tirah vally destroying three suspected hideouts.

Eight alleged militants including a key commander were killed during the blitz in Arghanju and Sama Bazar areas, according to Assistant Political Agent Muhammad Rafiq

In another unrelated incident two CD shopes were blow up in Mian Mandi Bazar in Haleemzai area of Mohmand tribal region.

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