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27 killed in fresh Orakzai clashes

27 militants were killed in a fresh attack in Orakzai when security forces targeted militant hideouts.

Published: June 5, 2010

Twelve militants were killed in fresh attacks in Orakzai. PHOTO: AP

Security forces targeted militants’ hideouts in Orakzai Agency using gunship helicopters and killed 27 militants on Saturday.

Thirty five militants were also injured in the clashes while the forces destroyed four militant hideouts.

The air strikes were conducted in Tali, Ghalju, Tor Kanray, Mamozai, Saifal and Maula Patti areas of Ismail Zai Tehsil of the Agency.

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