| Several suspected Taliban hideouts were destroyed on Monday as security forces re-established their posts in Khar, the headquarters of Bajaur Agency. Residents welcomed arrival of security forces in the area. Taliban hideouts were destroyed in Khar and Siddiq Abad areas. A curfew was in place during the troops' advance. Locals said they were facing problems in getting food and medicine due to the imposition of curfew. Schools, offices and other government and private institutions were closed while traffic remained off the roads. A woman and two children died on Monday when a mortar shell hit their house in Shago area of Khar. |