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15 Taliban militants killed in Pak air strikes

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Press Trust of India Islamabad

The jets targeted militant hideouts in Ghaljo and Dabori areas of Orakzai tribal agency, officials were quoted as saying by TV news channels.

Fifteen militants were killed and several others injured in the air strikes, they said.

The banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan is active in the areas targeted by the jets.

Security forces have conducted several operations against the Taliban in Orakzai.

  

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First Published: Jul 22 2012 | 4:36 PM IST

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