[Dawn] At least twelve militants have been killed and 13 hideouts and training camps destroyed in shelling and airstrikes in the Mamozai area of Upper Orakzai.In Mamozai the shariah court was also destroyed where the Taliban held trial of criminals and alleged spies. The shariah court also served as the place where those found guilty were punished.
In central Kurram the security forces noticed the movement of large numbers of Tehrik-i-Taliban men towards the mountains of Tora Bora. Security forces then launched air and artillery strikes oon the fleeing Taliban The locals said the death toll may rise as 11 hideouts and training camps were completely razed.