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D.I. Khan: Gunship helicopters shell militant hideouts

Dunya News

This attack was the fifth in series of airstrikes on militant hideouts.

D.I. KHAN (Dunya News) – 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.