Seven suspected militants killed in Orakzai

Security sources said more than 122 security personnel have been killed and 172 others injured during clashes in the Orakzai region. -File Photo

PESHAWAR: Shelling by security forces killed seven suspected militants in Orakzai agency's Mamozai area, DawnNews reported on Sunday.

Government sources said that seven militants were killed when security forces targeted various militant hideouts in Jandri Kallay and Bootakhel areas of Orakzai tribal region.Three militants hideouts were also destroyed in the strike.

According to security sources more than 122 security personnel have been killed and 172 others injured during militant clashes in the Orakzai region. The sources added that 638 militants were also killed in the clashes whereas 339 others were injured.

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