4 more militants killed during Lower Dir operation

Security forces are advancing towards Kala Kalay area during ongoing operation against militants in Malakand division. Crackdown against suspects is underway in different areas of Lower Dir as local Lashkar killed seven militants during last 24 hours. According to sources, local lashkar killed four more militants in Nango Tel area during action on second day. Meanwhile, security forces defused six remote control bombs in Kalpani area after clearing the area from Kalpani to Kambar, Security forces allowed locals to return into the area. At least 69 people have been arrested so far during operation. According to Dir media center, curfew will be relaxed till 6:00 pm in tehsil Maidan and Adenzai. Security forces action continued in tehsil Charbagh and Kabal of Swat whereas forces advancing towards Kala Kalay after regaining the control of Sarsenai area in tehsil Kabal. Militants positions were pounded overnight with heavy artillery in upper parts of Kabal while the district remained under curfew without relaxation.