Security forces killed seven more Taliban in clashes in parts of Dir and Swat on Wednesday, while six soldiers including two officers were also killed. Six Taliban were killed in a search operation at Kota in Dir, and another seven were arrested, the ISPR said.The forces carried out a search and sweep operation at Charbagh and Mangaltan, where two officers -- Major Attique and Captain Amir -- and four soldiers died and three were injured. A Taliban was killed in a clearance operation on a tip off in Sakhra, and three stolen vehicles and weapons were seized.
Security forces have consolidated their positions in Kabal, Akhun Kalle, Dadhrah, Khazna and Gardi. The local jirga met a military commander at Kuz Laikot near Kalam and agreed to provide information to the security forces and to set up a defence committee in the area. The troops arrested local Taliban commander Alamgir and his father in Gwalerai.