23 militants killed Lower Dir

As many as 23 militants have been killed while many others injured in fierce clashes with security forces during the ongoing military offensive on Tuesday. Security forces launched an attack on militants in Kalpani areas of Upper Medan and after a suicide attack on a scouts security checkpost occurred. According to forces, at least 23 militants have been killed while scores others wounded while search operation is also underway in many adjoining areas to determine the militants hideouts. Meanwhile, curfew is put in place in Yel Balam Butt and Medan Road. Curfew is clamped in tehsil Balam Butt and in Medan Road since yesterday.