Security forces on Tuesday killed six Taliban during their ongoing operation to target suspected hideouts in Bajaur Agency, officials said. "Six militants were killed and scores injured during shelling by gunship helicopters in Inayat Qilay, Bhaicheena and Umerey areas in Mamoond tehsil," the officials said on condition of anonymity. The Taliban fired several rockets on agency headquarters Khar, killing one woman and injuring four other people, local residents said. According to AFP, three other civilians, in addition to the woman, were also killed after Taliban rockets hit houses, paramilitary barracks and a school. A security official and an intelligence official confirmed the death tolls, it added. The rocket attack created panic in the town, and all markets and government offices were shut down, residents said. However, the political administration relaxed curfew from 7am to 5pm in the surrounding areas.