In a strong response to Indian-sponsored terrorism, Pakistan’s security forces killed five terrorists in two intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The operations, conducted on June 15 and 16, targeted members of the banned group Fitna al Khawarij, a network allegedly linked to Indian proxies, according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Major Success in Peshawar
In the first operation, troops surrounded a hideout in Peshawar district believed to be sheltering militants. After a fierce gunfight, four terrorists were killed, including high-profile operatives Kharji Haris and Kharji Baseer. ISPR confirmed their deaths and labeled the strike a major blow to enemy-backed subversion efforts.
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Another Militant Neutralized in North Waziristan
In a separate IBO in North Waziristan, forces engaged another terrorist in a shootout and killed him. Troops recovered weapons, explosives, and ammunition from the site.
Area Secured After Operation
Following the gun battles, security forces launched sanitisation operations in both Peshawar and North Waziristan to ensure the areas were cleared of any remaining threats.
Nation’s Leadership Applauds Forces
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for their swift and decisive actions. The president emphasized that operations against Fitna al Khawarij would continue until terrorism is fully eradicated. Prime Minister Sharif warned that those who harm innocent citizens would face severe consequences, saying, “Anti-human terrorists will have to pay a heavy price.”
The government’s resolve to crush terrorism remains firm as military and intelligence agencies intensify counter-terror operations across the country.
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