Khyber 1: Security forces kill seven militants in fresh airstrike

Dunya News

180 militants along with their key leaders have been killed until now.

KHYBER AGENCY (Dunya News) – At least seven militants died while eight secret hideouts have also been demolished in a fresh airstrike by Pakistan Army in Khyber Agency on Thursday, Dunya News reported.

According to Inter-services Public Relations (ISPR), Khyber one is successfully continued in the region as sevenh militants have been killed along with the destruction of eight secret hideouts in Khyber Agency.

Moreover, About 180 militants along with their key leaders have been killed whereas more than 400 terrorists have surrendered until now.

Earlier, Operation Khyber 1 is successfully continued in Khyber Agency as 135 militants including prominent commanders have been killed whereas 250 militants have been arrested since the instigation of the operation.

According to the military sources, militants are being outflanked as several of their hideouts have been obliterated.

Operation Khyber 1 initiated on October 17 aims at wiping off terrorist entities from the Bara area of Khyber tribal region. Datta Khel, Boya and Degan, which were considered strong holds of militants, have mostly been cleared while the forces are making substantial advancements to ensure the clearance of rest of the trouble spots.