At least 23 terrorists were killed and four of their hideouts destroyed in aerial strikes of security forces in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) on Wednesday evening. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that jet fighters targeted suspected hideouts of militants in Shawal area of NWA. Four hideouts were destroyed resulting in death of 23 terrorists and leaving several others injured. Sources said that death toll may rise further as many terrorists were supposed to be buried under the debris of destroyed hideouts.