Security forces kill 8 militants in Orakzai Agency

The Pakistani Army has stepped up its operations in the tribal regions since the beginning of 2013.


(Web Desk) - Security forces have killed at least 8 militants during an operation in Upper Orakzai, Radion Pakistan reported on Saturday.

As per details, the operation was carried out in Shin Qamar and Sanga areas.

During the aerial attacks Pakistani military aircraft also destroyed three militant hideouts.

Orakzai is one of Pakistan’s seven semi-autonomous tribal regions in the northwest, where militants are said to have carved out strongholds.