At least seven militants were killed and several others wounded in an assault by security forces in Tang Khata area in Bajaur Agency on Tuesday. Officials told Daily Times that the troops were informed that the militants were waiting to ambush a military convoy advancing towards Taliban hideouts. The troops targeted the suspected positions with heavy arms, which resulted in the death of seven and injuries to several others. Locals said the Taliban fled leaving their arms behind. The troops also pounded militants' positions in Bayee Cheena, Mula Said, Jaar, Mula Kalay, Kausar, Badan and Dama Dola areas in the agency on Monday night, residents said. The troops have started advancing towards Loyesame, a Taliban stronghold, with heavy arms and tanks. Gunship helicopters provided security to the advancing contingents. Officials said the troops had established their control on all Taliban strongholds in Khar and were continuing their advance towards other areas controlled by militants.
Land: Meanwhile, the Frontier Corps (FC) troops secured control of a large area stretching from Alizai to Loyesame in Bajur Agency, APP reported. During the operation, the force overcame a number of pockets of resistance, said a press release by the FC. Many militants were killed in an exchange of fire with the FC troops at Rashkai. Militants' stongholds were also destroyed and at least 15 improvised explosive devices were destroyed on the main route connecting Khar with Nawagai.