The areas include Samarbazar, Barlas, Bermela and Kurram-Orakzai border areas of Orakzai Agency.
Four militant hideouts were also destroyed in the operation.
Upper Orakzai is the scene of frequent clashes between security forces and militants while government troops are in control of its lower reaches.
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