Security forces continued their operation in Bajaur Agency on Monday, targeting several Taliban hideouts in various areas of the agency. However, no reports of casualties to the Taliban were received. Troops targeted Taliban positions in Charmang, Banda, Bhai Cheena and Kausar areas using artillery and mortars, with officials claiming to have destroyed several Taliban hideouts. Meanwhile, the Taliban abducted a person from agency headquarters Khar. Political administration has strengthened security measures in the agency by deploying additional law enforcement personnel in various areas of Bajaur. Residents complained they were facing problems in obtaining basic commodities because of the closure of business centres in the area for the last two months.