15 militants surrender 

Swat—Fifteen militants belonging from different areas of Tehsil Qabal after laying down their arms, surrendered themselves to security forces. According to sources, there is possibility that more militants would surrender voluntarily to security forces. Meanwhile, three suspected militants were arrested on the check post. Security forces have continued its operation against militants in Swat and have set up their bunkers on mountains of Shah Dheri and its adjacent areas and strengthened their position after restoring Government’s writ.

—Agencies