MINGORA, Aug 26: One militant was killed and two others were arrested by security forces in Behrain tehsil of Swat district on Sunday.

Sources said that security forces opened firing on militants when they were attacked in Balagarhi area of Behrain.

A militant was killed in exchange of fire with security forces. He was identified as Shamroz Khan.

Sources said that security forces arrested two more militants. The arrested militants were identified as Amanullah and Gul Zar.

Sources said that security forces launched a massive search operation in the area after the attack and arrested several suspected persons.

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