Over a dozen militants were killed and 14 others were injured during a military offensive backed by gunship helicopters on Wednesday in Kurram Agency. Official sources claimed that the security forces, backed by gunship helicopters, pounded hideouts of the militants in Kurram Agency and claimed to have killed over a dozen insurgents and inflicted injuries on 14 others. Four hideouts were also destroyed, they said. On Tuesday night, at least 18 militants were killed and six soldiers wounded in clashes in Central Kurram Agency.
Meanwhile, at least 10 militants were killed and six troops were wounded in a fresh battle in the Upper Orakzai Agency on Wednesday, officials said. According to officials, the clash erupted during a search operation in Khadezai area of Upper Orakzai, leaving 10 militants killed. Six security personnel were also injured. They were taken to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Kohat.
