Landi Kotal- At least eight terrorists were killed and several were injured today in latest artillery fire, by Pakistani armed forces in tribal Khyber Agency.

According to media reports,  hideouts of militants were attacked through heavy artillery fire killing at least eight and injuring half a dozen in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency, where Khyber-One Operation is underway against militants.

They said several hideouts were completely destroyed. Militants suffered heavy casualties on March 22 after Pakistani jets launched a major offensive in the area. Following heavy aerial bombardment, ground forces secured and took control of several areas of the valley.