ISLAMABAD, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- At least five militants were killed and 27 others were arrested by security forces during ongoing operation in Northwest Pakistan, official Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported Wednesday.

    The APP quoted security officials as saying that the security forces targeted militants with artillery and pounded suspected hideouts of miscreants in Tor Chapar, Akhurwal and Peerwal Khel areas in North West Frontier Province (NWFP).

    At least three security personnel were injured when security forces clashed with militants in Sheen Dhand tribal area of Kohat district in NWFP, according to APP.