A roadside blast killed one soldier and wounded five others in the area of Kalaya.—AFP/File photo
KALAYA: At least 12 militants and a security official were killed and 13 others, including five troops, were injured in attacks on security forces and air strikes by gunship helicopters in Orakzai Agency on Thursday.
Officials said that a convoy of security forces was going from Kalaya to Meshti Bazaar area when it was targeted with a remote control device.
A security official was killed and five others wounded, while their vehicle was destroyed.
The security forces cordoned off the area soon after the attack and launched a search operation.
Meanwhile, gunship helicopters targeted suspected locations of rebels in Khadezai, Meshti Kandao and Chappar Mamozai areas of the tribal region, killing 12 militants.
Four hideouts were also destroyed in the air strikes.
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