As many as eight militants were killed and several others were injured in an army offensive in Orakzai Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, officials said on Sunday.
Security officials said that the forces conducted the operation with the help of fighter jets in the Mamozai, Algaji and Landu Qamar areas of the upper agency. They also said security forces killed eight militants during the operation and destroyed three hideouts.
Security forces are combating Taliban terrorists in the region and military actions against the latter have been increased in the recent days.
