WANA: At least 15 alleged extremists were killed in a missile attack in North Waziristian Agency (SWA) area of Shaktoi, Geo News reported Sunday.




According to preliminary reports, the US surveillance plane targeted a house in the NWA area of Shaktoi, where at least 15 have thus far been recovered from under the rubble.



It should be mentioned that the US shelled a hideout in the same area on January 14, fuelling the contradictory reports regarding the death of Taliban chief Hakeemullah chief.



The recent attack took place in Shaktoi area, 40 kilometres (25 miles) southeast of Miranshah, the main town in the rugged tribal region of North Waziristan, a senior military official said.



"The target was a militant compound," he said, adding that at least 15 militants were killed.



The toll may go up, another official said.