Swat operation in new phase, security forces enter into Matta

SWAT: The security forces engaged in wiping out militants opened a new phase of the operation by marching into Matta town here.Sources said that security forces quelling some minor resistance took control of the town and set up posts at vintage points and strategic places.Following security forces advice to Matta residents to vacate the town and move out to safer places by 12.00-noon today, a large number of people had shifted.Military officials said that Pakistan Army troops marched into the town, while the forces have the cover of gun-ship helicopters. They said that security forces had to face some resistance in the process, as the militants were trying to escape from the scene.