7 Militants killed in security operation in Pakistan

The Pakistani security forces pounded militant hideouts in the Kurram tribal region in northern Pakistan, killing seven suspected militants and raising toll to sixty on Saturday. According to sources, security forces are continuing operation in Koh-e-Sufaid. Sixty militants have been gunned down so far in the on-going battle started six days ago on Monday. The forces have cleared ten militants’ hideouts, Pakistan's (Geo News) reported Saturday. Officials said about 517 families had been registered at the Durrani camp in Sadda. Reports suggested that a total of 6,000 families have already migrated from the affected areas.