forces advancing to upper areas from Behrain

Security forces have continued advancement in Swat from Behrain to the upper areas of the valley, as operation continued in Mingora.The forces last night targeted the positions of militants in Matta and Kabal regions with heavy artillery fire. The region has been under indefinite curfew, while the population exodus continued. At least 13 militant fighters were killed and several others captured during the security forces operations in Buner and Lower Dir districts as the forces have destroyed several hideouts of the militants and cleared 80 percent territory of Buner. The forces killed five more militants in the ongoing drive in Qambar area of Lower Dir. The troops have also destroyed hideouts of militants and captured arms and ammunition. In the skirmishes with forces eight militants were killed in Daggar and Gokand Darra regions of district Buner, while several miscreants were captured. The authorities have announced curfew break in Buner from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.Malakand has been under curfew for last 22 days.