At least four miscreants were killed during a clash with the security forces in Swat on Sunday.

The clash occurred when miscreants, who were entering from Dir district to Swat, refused to stop for search and started firing at security forces at the border area. Troops launched a counter-attack and killed four of the miscreants.

The security forces claimed recovering automatic weapons and rounds from the possession of militants.

After the clash, the security forces started search operation in the area.