[Dawn] According to official sources, security forces and militants clashed in Gadra area of lower Orakzai agency.Forces are heavily targeting militant hideouts in the agency for the last five days and claim to have killed over 135 militants so far. At least five security personnel have also lost their lives during the offensive.
Meanwhile, mass exodus also continues in the agency. Large numbers of people are migrating from Sultanzai, Feroze-Khel, Anjani, Mishit-Mela and surrounding areas to safer places in Hangu and Kohat.