MINGORA, Jan 6: Six bullet-ridden bodies of security personnel, who had been kidnapped by Taliban militants a few days ago, were found here on Tuesday.

The militants brought the six to the College Square here on Monday night and shot them.

About 32 people have been killed in Swat in the six days since the beginning of the New Year.

According to a press release issued by the Swat media centre, security forces have started patrolling the streets of Mingora to curb violent activities being carried out by militants loyal to hardline cleric Maulana Fazlullah.

SCHOOL SET ABLAZE: Meanwhile, a girls’ high school was set ablaze by suspected militants in Fatehpur area of Khwazakhela.

The furniture and record of the school were reduced to ashes. Militants in Swat have so far torched or blown up 104 girls’ and 62 boys’ schools.