At least nine extremists were killed and their three hideouts destroyed in security forces operation against militants here in Orakzai on Wednesday.
According to details, security forces engaged the suspected militants in Mamozai and surrounding areas of Orakzai Agency with heavy artillery fire.
In security forces bombing three hideouts were destroyed resulting in death of nine militants and leaving several others injured.
Sources said that death toll may rise further as many extremists were reported buried under the rubble of destroyed hideouts.
It should be mentioned here that Tehrik-e-Taliban (TTP) militants have threatened to sabotage the general election therefore, security forces have accelerated operations against them as May 11, (Election Day) was drawing nearer.