Update: 13 millitants killed as Pakistani planes pound hideouts in Bajaur tribal region

KHAR: Fighter planes carried out fresh strikes on militants’ hideouts, killing at least 13 more militants in Tehsil Mamond on Sunday.

Mamond and Salarzai tribes will hold separate jirga in order to establish peace in the volatile region.

Sources said that security forces heavily pounded militants’ hideouts in Mamond, Damadola and Kharkay in which 13 pro-Taliban fighters were killed.

The death toll may rise, according to sources.

Meanwhile, helicopter gunships have launched raids on militants’ positions in Zorband and Sabagi areas of the troubled agency.

On the other hand, Political Administration has issued a fresh warning asking Afghan refugees to leave the area within three days. Action will be taken after expiry of the deadline given to Afghan refugees, the administration warned.