ORAKZAI: Five militants were killed and several others injured as security forces pounded their hideouts in different parts of lower Orakzai Agency during the on-going military operation in South Waziristan.        
 
According to officials sources, jet fighter pounded militant hideouts in Sultanzai, Sturikhel and Anjani areas of lower Orakzai, leading to militant casualties.

Four hideouts of outlawed Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Chief Hakeemullah Mehsud were destroyed during the bombing.

Forces say the death toll may rise, as several militants have been critically injured.

Orakzai agency is a militant strong-hold, but militants are leaving the area and heading towards Central Kurram as the army operation continues in South Waziristan. –DawnNews

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