The security forces took control of Pakistan's only ski resort of Malam Jabba on Monday as street battles continued for the control of the main town of Mingora."Malam Jabba, located on main line of communication connects Swat Valley with Mansehra, was being used as a training centre and logistic base by terrorists," the ISPR said in a statement. It said four Taliban were killed and eight arrested in 24 hours of fighting.
Troops launched an offensive from Kanju to secure Kabal, where Taliban run training facilities and the fleeing Taliban from Mingora took refuge. "The forces were facing stiff resistance," the military said.
In Mingora, troops now control the area from Fizaghat to Watakai, where they killed two Taliban, seized a police armoured vehicle, and defused several bombs on Monday.
The security forces resumed the search and destroy operation in the former Taliban headquarters of Peochar, where two Taliban were killed and five arrested.
The troops also control the Qambar ridge overlooking Mingora and the Grid station, Amankot area, and the T-junction in Saidu Khawar.