Indian terrorists killed in DI Khan during an intelligence-based operation carried out by Pakistan’s security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Monday, reaffirming the state’s resolve to eliminate foreign-sponsored militancy.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations, the operation was conducted on February 23 in Dera Ismail Khan following confirmed intelligence regarding the presence of militants affiliated with Indian proxy network Fitna al Khwarij.
ISPR Statement on the Encounter
The ISPR said security forces moved swiftly on the identified hideout and engaged the terrorists in a fierce exchange of fire. As a result of the operation, four Indian-sponsored militants were neutralised.
The military stated that the killed terrorists were actively involved in multiple acts of terrorism in the region, targeting both civilians and law enforcement personnel.
Weapons Recovery and Area Clearance
During the operation, troops recovered weapons and ammunition from the slain militants, indicating their operational preparedness. Following the successful engagement, a comprehensive sanitisation operation was launched to ensure that no additional terrorists remained in the area.
The ISPR stressed that such clearance operations are a critical component of counter-terror efforts, preventing regrouping and future attacks.
Parallel Operation in Balochistan
Earlier in the day, security forces carried out another intelligence-based operation in Pishin, resulting in the killing of five militants during an intense firefight.
The military said troops encountered a fully armed terrorist formation, triggering a prolonged exchange of fire. During the clash, one suicide bomber detonated himself, while four other Indian-sponsored terrorists were subsequently eliminated.
Explosives, weapons, and ammunition were also seized from the site, with officials confirming the militants’ involvement in numerous terrorist activities.
Regional Terror Threat Landscape
Since 2021, Pakistan has experienced a notable rise in terrorist incidents, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, provinces that share long and porous borders with Afghanistan.
In response to recent suicide attacks, Pakistan last week conducted precision strikes against terrorist hideouts in Nangarhar, Paktika, and Khost, targeting Fitna al Khwarij and Daesh-Khorasan elements.
Pakistan’s Counter-Terror Vision
The ISPR reiterated that Pakistan’s counter-terrorism campaign under Azm-e-Istehkam, approved by the Federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan, will continue with full intensity.
Despite repeated diplomatic engagements, Islamabad has expressed concern over Kabul’s failure to act against militant groups operating from Afghan territory, vowing to defend national security against all foreign-sponsored threats.rorism Strategy
The ISPR reiterated that Pakistan’s counter-terrorism drive under Azm-e-Istehkam, approved by the Federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan, will continue with full force.
Despite repeated diplomatic engagements, Islamabad has expressed concern over Kabul’s reluctance to take decisive action against militant groups operating from Afghan soil, warning that Pakistan will continue to defend its sovereignty and citizens against foreign-sponsored terrorism.
