PESHAWAR: Security forces on Friday carried out an operation in different areas of upper Orakzai Agency, killing five suspected militants, DawnNews reported.

According to sources, armed forces pounded militant safe-houses in Mamozai and Khadizai areas of upper Orakzai region, destroying at least two hideouts.

An earlier operation had forced militants from Central Kurram and Orakzai region to seek refuge in upper Orakzai agency, security officials said.