12 militants killed in Orakzai

As many as 12 extremists were killed during the ongoing military offensive in Orakzai Agency on Monday. According to sources, the extremists assailed a security checkpoint in Orakzai area injuring two security personnel including an officer. The security forces, however repulsed the attacked killing 12 extremists and injuring nine others. It should be mentioned here that offensive against extremists is underway in Orakzai Agency for last 11 weeks, where at least 1,400 extremists have been killed thus far with 160 hideouts of the militants pounded. Meantime, two factions entered in armed conflict over water issue in Kurram Agency, where three men were killed and various others injured.