[Geo News] At least 12 militants were killed in fierce clashes with armed forces in Medan tehsil area located in Lower Dir on Saturday while security forces have taken control of the Major Qila, military sources said. According to sources, militants clashed with the armed security forces in the Major Qila area of Medan tehsil of Lower Dir. As a result 12 miscreants were killed. Additional troops of forces are being dispatched to the area with a view to take control of the entire Lower Dir, sources added.