Mir Ali: In a series of intelligence-based operations, Security Forces engaged multiple Khwarij locations in the general areas of Mir Ali, Datta Khel, and their surroundings within the North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These operations have resulted in the neutralization of a significant number of Khwarij members, including two Afghan nationals linked to the Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij network, delivering a substantial blow to the group’s regional network.

According to Inter Services Public Relations, the operations, conducted over the last twelve hours, led to the elimination of twelve Khwarij in Ali Khel, while two members each were neutralized in Mir Ali and Datta Khel. The clashes also resulted in the loss of two Security Forces personnel, Havildar Asmat Ali, 43, from District Swabi, and Naik Aftab Ali, 32, from District Mardan, who were killed during the engagements.

Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the neutralized Khwarij, who had been actively involved in terrorist activities, including attacks on civilians. The operations are part of the ongoing Counter Terrorism campaign under the initiative “Azm-e-Istehkam,” approved by the Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan, aiming to eradicate foreign-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan. Sanitization operations will continue to target remaining Khwarij elements in the area.