Five suspected militants were killed by security forces in
Pakistan's northwest tribal region bordering Afghanistan while carrying
out an operation, according to media reports.
Armed forces pounded
militant hideouts in Mamozai and Khadizai areas of upper Orakzai region
and destroyed at least two hideouts, the Dawn News quoted sources as
saying.
An earlier operation had forced militants from central
Kurram and Orakzai regions to seek refuge in upper Orakzai agency, said
security officials. IANS
