At least 18 militants, including several commanders, surrendered to security forces in the Totanoo Bandai area of Kabal tehsil in Swat district on Wednesday, sources told Daily Times. The militants also handed over their heavy weaponry to the authorities. Meanwhile, an Aman Committee delegation, led by its chairman Sher Khan, also met the security officials and told them about the problems being faced by the public due to the closure of chair lifts in the area. The officials assured the chair lifts would be started from today (Thursday).