SWAT: Sixteen militants have been killed by bombardment carried out by fighter jets here on Thursday.

Security forces fighter planes pounded militants’ hideouts in various parts of Peuchar and Shor in Matta tehsil, killing 16 more militants.

Meanwhile, eight people were killed and several others injured when mortar shells hit several houses in Alam Gunj area of Khawazakhel in Swat. The death toll may rise, sources said.

Sources said that some unknown miscreants shot dead local politician in Matta whereas Kanju-Kabal road remained closed for fourth consecutive day.

Unknown persons blew up six barber shops in Mangora. In Kabal, security forces operation entered into 13th day.