CHARSADDA, Nov 18: Security forces killed five militants and a woman and wounded five others in Mian Kalley area of Shabqadar on Tuesday.

Sources said a large number of militants had ambushed a military convoy going to Mian Kalley from Juma Khan Korona. Troops returned fire and killed five of the assailants.

The woman, identified as wife of Haji Gul Syed, was killed and five passersby were injured in crossfire.

Helicopter gunships also took part in the operation and pounded hideouts of militants.

Militants’ positions in Shinow Ghundai, Darwazgai and Qilla Shah Beg were also targeted with artillery from Warsak, Subhani Khwar and Juma Khan Korona.

Three militants were arrested.

The sources said hundreds of people were leaving their homes in Shabqadar and villages along the Mohmand border and going to Peshawar and other places.