PESHAWAR, July 12, 2010, SPA -- The security forces, backed by gunship helicopters, jets fighters and artillery, killed at least 15 extremists during an action in Upper Orakzai Agency, official said on Sunday. The security forces pounded suspected positions of militants at Torasak, Torsamt and Baliana and killed 15 militants and injuring five others. Four hideouts of militants have also been dismantled. The security forces are conducting search operation in the area, the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported. --SPA 13:23 LOCAL TIME 10:23 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/801102