As many as 28 militants were killed and 25 others injured when Security forces backed by gunship helicopters pounded militants' hideouts in Orakzai and Kurram tribal regions on Monday. Two security personnel were also martyred during clashes with militants.

According to sources, in central Kurram agency, the security forces conducted search operation and in the ensuing gun battle shot dead 20 militants and injuring 25 others. In upper Orakzai agency, the gunship choppers targeted militants' positions and killed 8.