KHAR: At least 30 terrorists were killed and several others injured during military action in Bajaur Agency on Sunday.The security forces pounded terrorist hideouts with heavy artillery and helicopter gunships in the Loyesam, Tangkhata, Rashakai, Bi China and Khazana areas of the agency.
Forces petrol: Meanwhile, security forces patrolled Loijor, Tangi and Charmang, areas previously held by terrorists, for the first time. The ongoing military operation has restored the government's writ in Atman Khel and Khar tehsil areas of the agency.
Markets opened and a large number of people come out to shop on Sunday when the curfew was relaxed in Khar from 7am to 2pm.
The political authorities had also announced a relaxation in the curfew in the Haji Lawang, Yousaf Abad, Qazzafi and Jaar areas from 7am to 2pm.
However, a curfew remained in place for the 11th consecutive day in Sadiq Abad, Tauheed Abad, Shandi Mor and Bilal Abad.
The political authorities announced the imposition of curfew in the agency's second largest bazaar in Inayat Kilay and arrested several suspects fleeing the area with the displaced local population.