Six Taliban were killed and several others injured in security forces' operation in several areas of Bajaur Agency on Tuesday. Locals said troops targeted Kosar, Bai Cheena, Jannat Shah and Charmang areas of Khar tehsil with artillery.The six Taliban were killed in the operation in Bai Cheena, they said. The troops continued to advance into various areas of Khar and Nawagai, which were earlier under the Taliban control, the locals said. Officials said several areas in Nawagai were now under the army's control.
One Taliban and a security official were killed as the Taliban attacked a security forces convoy in Kabal teshil of Swat. The Taliban attacked the convoy in Dewlai area of Kabal. The Swat Media Centre confirmed the killings in the exchange of fire. Following the clash, the security forces targeted suspected Taliban hideouts with artillery. A mortar shell accidentally hit a house killing a child and a man, while two women were injured. The troops imposed unannounced curfew in Dewlai area and launched a search operation.
Three women were killed and a child injured when security forces pounded suspected Taliban hideouts in Chamar Kand area of Safi tehsil in Mohmand Agency. The artillery shell hit on the house of Bakht Jamal. Security forces pounded Taliban hideouts in Bhaidaag, Ghalanai and Mamadgut areas of Safi and Pindyali tehsils. No Taliban casualties were reported.