15 militants killed in Orakzai Agency

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15 militants killed in Orakzai Agency

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Pakistani jets bombed militant hideouts in Upper Orakzai Agency, killing at least 15 militants.

23 February,2012 10:54 am

The jets targeted hideouts and destroyed four compounds in the rugged terrain near the Afghan border.Two war planes were sent to the area early this morning after reports from local intelligence sources that militants from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were hiding in the mountainous region, a senior military officer told AFP.The bombings targeted Khadizai, Samarbazar and Bermela areas and destroyed four hideouts, he said adding that at least 15 militants were killed. Local security officials confirmed the air strikes and the casualties.Independent confirmation of the death toll was not immediately possible as the lawless tribal region is barred for journalists.