The operation 'Rah-e-Rast against militants is underway in Malakand Division as security forces are advancing towards Shamozai after taking control of Kot Lai. Several militants including a militant commander were reportedly killed when security forces gunship helicopters shelled militants strongholds in Shadas and Tappay areas in tehsil Maidan of Lower Dir. According to Dir media center, curfew will be relaxed from 6:00 am till 8:00 pm in tehsil Maidan and Adenzai. Meanwhile, forces carried out heavy shelling at militants hideouts in Totano Bandai and Dadahara areas in Swats tehsil Kabal whereas four houses of militants were demolished in Faizabad and Syedo Sharif. The clashes were reported between national lashkar and militants in different areas of Upper Dir, however, no loss of life was reported.