At least four Taliban were killed while three others were injured during the ongoing military operation in Bajaur Agency, officials said. Security forces pounded Taliban hideouts in Inayat Kilay, Badi Samur, Bai Cheena, Shinkot and parts of Mamoond tehsil with artillery and helicopter gunships. A jirga which was trying to broker a ceasefire between the government and Taliban has suspended its efforts.