At least 20 suspected militants were killed early on Wednesday when army jets pounded militant hideouts in the northwestern tribal regions of Orakzai and Khyber.
According to Media reports, the jet planes pounded militant hideouts in Khyber Agency at the area of Dwatoie, three hideouts of the militants were destroyed and 12 miscreants were killed.
Meanwhile, security forces also started shelling in the area of Orakzai at Hangu resultantly eight militants were killed and two sustained severe injuries while two hideouts were also destroyed.
Panic and fear has gripped the area due to bombardment and shelling.