Security forces killed eight terrorists affiliated with Fitna al-Khawarij during an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in Dera Ismail Khan. Three key commanders among the eight terrorists died during the operation.
Authorities recovered a substantial amount of weaponry, ammunition, and foreign currency from the deceased terrorists. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for their timely and effective response against the terrorists.
Furthermore, PM Shehbaz reiterated his commitment to continuing operations against Fitna al-Khawarij until the complete elimination of terrorism. Last week, a blast near Aman Mela in the Darazinda area of Dera Ismail Khan resulted in 12 deaths and 35 injuries.
On 19 September, 23 people were killed in a blast at a mosque in Kohat’s Police Lines during Friday prayers. Following the Kohat blast, eight terrorists were killed during a subsequent search and clearance operation.
The Ittihadul Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP), which is led by Afghanistan-based Hafiz Gul Bahadur, claimed responsibility for the Kohat bombing and rampage. In Hangu district, an exchange of fire claimed the lives of a captain and a lieutenant among six security personnel.
Security forces thwarted an attempt to breach the Customs House in Balochistan on 1 September, leading to the martyrdom of six personnel, including two officers, and a customs department official. In July, terrorists identified by the state as the Indian proxy Fitna al-Hindustan ambushed police personnel in the Kach Mangi Phase III area of Ziarat, resulting in at least 30 deaths, including 27 police personnel.
