15 suspected militants killed in Pakistan

 " After evacuation of all civil population, Ground operation commenced in and around Miranshah early morning today. House to House search of Miranshah town is being carried out by infantry troops and special service group. 15 x terrorists have been killed in ground offensive so far. Troops have recovered underground tunnels and IEDs preparation factories inside the so far cleared area. 3 x soldiers got injured in exchange of fire," Pakistan\'s Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. 

It said integrated fire of Artillery, Tanks and other heavy weapons is being carried out on terrorist’s concentrations in Mirali and other areas. 

"Effective Cordon is in place at other areas housing terrorists," it said.

It said: "Since start of operation Zarbe Azb on 15 June, 376 x terrorists have been killed while 19 have surrendered to the security forces. 61 x terrorists Hideouts have been destroyed in the operation during last 15 days. 17 x Soldiers have embraced shahadat in the ongoing Operation Zarbe Azb."