11 militants killed in security clash in Orakzai

Security forces bombard Sami Bazaar, Addukhel and Bodakhel areas with shelling and destroy 6 militant hideouts.

PESHAWAR:

At least 11 militants were killed and eight were injured when fighter jets attacked militant hideouts in the Mamuzai area of Upper Orakzai Agency on Wednesday.

According to reports, security forces bombarded the Sami Bazaar, Addukhel and Bodakhel areas with shellings and destroyed six militant hideouts.

Clashes between militants and security forces have been on the rise lately, resulting in deaths on both sides, as military operations continue in the area.

Security forces have increased their advances in the agencies over the past few days. Drastic security measures have been adopted in the region, with cell phone services suspended in the nearby district of Hangu and its adjoining areas.

Security forces also launched a massive crackdown against militants in Upper Orakzai Agency a few weeks ago to clear out militant hideouts in remaining parts of the agency.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 29^th, 2011.