Pakistan security forces eliminated one Khawarij during an intelligence-based operation in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The operation was part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision. The operation was conducted on the basis of credible intelligence, resulting in the killing of the terrorist associated with Fitna al-Khawarij, the sources said. Security forces are maintaining strict surveillance over the movement and presence of Fitna al-Khawarij operatives in the area to prevent terrorist activities.

According to security sources, ongoing operations are proving effective in dismantling terrorist networks and restricting the movement of militants. Security forces remain committed to eliminating terrorism from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with operations set to continue until the last terrorist is eliminated, the sources added. On Saturday, at least 10 terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan were killed during an intelligence-based operation conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Barkhan district of Balochistan, a CTD spokesperson said.

The operation was carried out under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3 in the Rarasham Valley after the department received credible intelligence about the presence of militants in the area, the spokesperson said. According to the CTD, a significant quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the terrorists killed during the operation. Two CTD personnel were also injured during the operation, the spokesperson added. The department said security forces, including police and CTD personnel, remained committed to eliminating terrorism from Balochistan and would continue operations to counter terrorism in the province.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)