ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (KUNA) -- At least 15 militants were killed and several were wounded on Thursday in a security operation in Pakistani bordering tribal agency, said sources.
The security forces backed by gunships pounded suspected militant hideouts in Upper Orakzai tribal agency. The forces destroyed five hideouts and killed at least fifteen militants, security sources told KUNA. Several others were also wounded, added sources. (end) amn.gb KUNA 071943 Feb 13NNNN