Upper Orakzai: Eight militants killed in security forces operations

UPPER ORAKZAI: Eight militants were killed in security forces operations conducted here, while some unknown persons barging into the house of a tribal leader gunned him down, Geo News reported Saturday.

Security sources said that operations were conducted at Qismat Tanga and Sheen Qamar areas of Upper Orakzai, which resulted in the death of eight militants besides the destruction of their three hideouts.

Meanwhile, a landmine planted on the roadside at Bezoot area of Orakzai Agency exploded with a big bang, but fortunately no loss of life took place.

On the other hand, some unknown persons barging into the house of tribal leader Haider Khan opened fire killing him on the spot at Sanober area of Tehsil Bara of Khyber Agency.