Summary Search operation of security forces was underway in Khyber Agency.
KHYBER AGENCY (Dunya News) – At least three militants were killed while three others injured in a clash with security forces in Khyber Agency.
According to sources, two security personnel were also injured in an exchange of gunfire in Nogzi Baba area of Tehsil Bara.
The injured personnel were shifted to CMH in Peshawar while bodies of militants were taken to Levies Centre.
The sources said the search operation of security forces was underway. Meanwhile, the bodies of the militants are yet to be identified.
Earlier on Thursday, Gunship helicopters have shelled three militant hideouts in Luni area of South Waziristan.
According to security sources, the militants had permanent hideouts in Luni area and were involved in planting landmines in different adjoining areas.
The airstrikes were carried out around 10:30AM while the ground forces were also holding operation in the troubled areas, the sources added.
It is important to mention that this attack was the fifth in series of airstrikes on militant hideouts.
Earlier, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jets bombed suspected Taliban hideouts in Miranshah area of North Waziristan, killing at least 30 alleged militants.
The attacks focused on the towns of Miranshah and Darpa Khel and surrounding areas.
