Security forces have killed 22 terrorists, belonging to Indian sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij, in an intelligence-based operation in Khyber district. The joint operation was conducted by security forces and law enforcement agencies on 21 April 2026 on reported presence of terrorists. During conduct of the operation, after intense exchange of fire and skillful engagements by own forces, 22 terrorists were eliminated.

Due to cowardice and fear of getting apprehended alive, terrorists resorted to indiscriminate firing which resulted in martyrdom of a ten years old innocent child. “Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from killed Indian sponsored Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area,” ISPR said in a press release.

Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm e Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country and such sacrifice of our innocent civilians further strengthen our resolve.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)