Security forces regain control of Lal Qila

Security forces have seized control of the Lal Qila after fierce gunbatlle with militants in an ongoing operation in Lower Dir on Sunday.

According to sources, security forces have entered the Lal Qila.

On the other hand, intense firing is underway between militants and FC troops at Kala Daag and Islam Pura.

Meanwhile, ISPR said in a statement that Frontier Corps have launched operation against militants in Dir on the request of the provincial government and people.

Earlier in the day, security forces targeted suspected militants’ hideouts situated in Lal Qila and Islam Pura, killing a large number of militants, including a top commander.

While one security personnel was also martyred in the operation