Rawalpindi (GNP): Ten militants belonging to the group identified as Fitna al-Khawarij, described as an Indian-backed network, were killed in two separate security operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
In the first incident, security forces repelled an attempted attack on a check post in the Azam Warsak area of South Waziristan district, killing eight militants during the exchange of fire. In a separate operation in Dir district, security forces neutralized two additional militants.
Weapons and ammunition were recovered from those killed, who officials say had been involved in numerous militant activities in the region.
Follow-up operations are underway to clear the area of any remaining militants, as part of the broader counter-terrorism campaign under the “Azm-e-Istehkam” framework approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan.
Government Response
Reacting to the operations, officials reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating terrorism from the country. The prime minister emphasized that Pakistan would continue to counter any threats to its peace and stability, stating there is no room in the country for terrorist elements or those who support them.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi commended the security forces for their professionalism in carrying out the operations, praising their efforts in thwarting the attacks.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remains a central focus of Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts, with security forces regularly carrying out intelligence-based operations against militant groups. The province saw a sharp rise in militant violence over the past year, with more than 500 reported attacks — a 50% increase compared to the previous year.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
