SWAT: Four militants were killed during bloody encounter with security forces in the border area of Dir and Swat districts, official sources informed on Sunday.

The clash occurred when militants, who were entering from Dir district to Swat, refused to stop for search and started firing at security forces at the border area.

As result of shootout, four militants were killed.

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

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