PESHAWAR - As many as 17 militants were killed and several others injured in Kurram and Khyber Agencies on Monday.
Besides, three hideouts of militants were also destroyed by forces in both the tribal agencies, while a volunteer of a peace lashkar was also killed and four others sustained injuries in an attack of the militants in Mohmand Agency.
The forces have intensified attacks against militants as at least nine militants were killed, several others injured, while three hideouts were destroyed at Kot area of Kurram Agency.
Backed by forces, the security men shelled militants hideouts in Kot area and killed nine militants and three of their positions were damaged completely.
Similarly, the forces while making advancements in Shalobar in tehsil Bara area of Khyber Agency clashed with the militants leaving eight militants dead.
Meanwhile, in another incident, militants attacked the joint check post of the Levies force and peace Lashkar at Khawezai area.
As a result, a volunteer was killed and four others sustained injuries in the attack.