Bajaur Agency: 20 more militants killed in fighting

At least twenty more pro-Taliban militants have reported to be killed here on Tuesday as fighting continued between security troops and militants early today.

Security forces backed by gunship helicopters pounded suspected militant hideouts in the area and exchanged heavy firing.

Fighting has also been reported in Shandi Mor and Khawar Manzal areas of Bajaur Agency.

Thousands of civilians have left their homes and were moving to safer places due to the fierce fighting which has been continued since last week.