Five militants were killed while seven others sustained injuries in clashes with security forces in Orakzai Agency. According to a private TV channel, the security forces conducted a search and clearance operation in Arhanga Kardao and adjoining areas of Upper Orakzai on the presence of militants in the area. Five militants were killed and seven others injured in clashes with security forces while militants were managed to flee and taken cover in mountainous areas. The operation of security forces in Oragzai Agency has been continued for the last 10 weeks and 150 hideouts of militants were demolished while more than 1250 militants were killed. Meanwhile, three officials of security forces were injured in a landmine blast in Mohmand Agency. According to a private TV channel, the officials of security forces were injured when they were on a routine patrolling in area of Utam Kalay. The security forces after the incident cordoned off the area and started the search operation.