27 militants killed in clashes in NW Pakistan

At least 27 militants were killed including a commander of militants in different clashes with Pakistani security forces on Saturday in the country's restive northwest tribal areas, local media reported.

Four hideouts of militants were destroyed during the operation. Two security personnel were also injured in an attack by militants at a security checkpoint in the Orakzai Agency.

Meanwhile, three volunteers were killed in a clash between tribal security personnel and the militants in Bazai area of Mohmand tribal area bordering Afghanistan.

So far, over 700 militants have been killed during the past two months in the continuing military operation against the militants in Pakistani tribal areas, official sources said.

Source: Xinhua