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14 militants killed in Orakzai

Fourteen militants were killed and twenty-one injured in Orakzai Agency. In the recent military offensive, security...

Published: June 11, 2010

Gunship helicopters destroyed seven hideouts killed 14 militants in Orakzai. PHOTO: AFP

KARACHI: Fourteen militants were killed and twenty-one injured in Orakzai Agency.

In the recent military offensive, security forces launched air strikes and carried out ground operations on militant hideouts.

Gunship helicopters destroyed seven hideouts. Five were targeted earlier in Ghalju, Mamozai and Dabori areas of Upper Orakzai Agency.

Heavy artillery and jet planes were used in the operation.

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