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15 terrorists killed in Pakistan air strikes

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IANS Islamabad

At least 15 terrorists were killed in air strikes conducted by Pakistan military in mountainous Khyber Agency, an official statement said on Monday.

The air strikes were carried out in the Rajgal area of Khyber Agency near the Pakistan-Afghan border, Geo News reported.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations, there are reports of two suicide bombers being killed in the strikes.

Security forces have been targeting terrorists and their hideouts in Khyber Agency and North Waziristan as party of ongoing operations which were launched in June last year following an attack on Karachi airport.

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First Published: Aug 17 2015 | 7:46 PM IST

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