At least 15 extremists were killed, eight injured and their four hideouts destroyed in an overnight operation of security forces in different areas of Orakzai Agency.
According to details, the security forces pounded suspected militant hideouts with jet fighters in various areas of Orakzai Agency late Tuesday night.
During jet fighters bombing in Mamozai, Khadezai and Torsamat areas, four hideouts were destroyed.
Official sources said that at least 15 extremists were reportedly killed and eight others injured in the action.
However, the local sources said that death toll might be higher than quoted by officials as many extremists were reported to be buried under the rubble of destroyed hideouts.
It should be mentioned here that security forces have started night operations through jet fighters to minimize the chance of fleeing of extremists and hand maximum losses to them.
