Operation against militants underway in Malakand as a house of extremist leader blown up in Lower Dir. According to sources, security forces overnight pounded militants positions in various areas in tehsil Kabal of Swat and tehsil Maidan in Lower Dir. Several hideouts of militants were destroyed in the shelling. Security forces in Lal Qila area of tehsil Maidan blew up the house of a key militant commander. No loss of life was reported in the incident. Official sources announced ease in curfew in tehsil Maidan from 7: 00 am till 4: 00 pm. Chakdara and Gulabad areas on Swat and tehsil Adenzai of Lower Dir remained under curfew for ninth day as people facing shortage of food in these areas. Also, supply of water and power to Swat remained suspended.