As many as 25 terrorists including their ringleader Abuzar alias Saddam were killed and 11 others injured in successful intelligence-based operations of security forces in Tirah valley of district Khyber, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. As per statement of the military’s media wing, the security forces to tackle the Fitna al Khawarij and its affiliates launched "robust intelligence" operations. "Since August 20, 2024, these daring and highly successful IBOs have led to the neutralization of 25 Khawarij, including their ringleader Abuzar alias Saddam, who has been sent to hell, while eleven others have been injured," the statement said.

The ISPR said that four soldiers while bravely fighting the terrorists embraced martyrdom during these operations. The heavy losses inflicted on Fitna Al Khawarij in these operations highlight the courage and dedication of the security forces in their mission to eradicate terrorism from the country, the statement added. Earlier this month, the government designated the TTP as Fitna al-Khawarij, labeling all terrorists associated with the group as Khariji.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan