Nine Militants Killed, Eight Apprehended In Malakand Joint Operation

Sumaira FH Published July 20, 2025 | 08:50 PM

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Jul, 2025) Pakistani security forces have killed nine terrorists and apprehended eight others linked to the Indian-sponsored militant group Fitna al-Khawarij in a comprehensive joint operation conducted in Malakand Division.

According to Inter-Services Public Relation (ISPR), the operation was carried out by security forces in coordination with Police, Levies, CTD, and District Administration, on reported presence of khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij.

During the conduct of operation, spread over four days, own forces skillfully surrounded & effectively engaged the khwarij location, and after intense multiple fire exchanges, nine Indian sponsored khwarij were sent to hell, while eight khwarij were apprehended.

Two hideouts used by khwarij were also busted and a large quantity of weapons ammunition & explosives was recovered.

Locals of the area appreciated the operation and expressed their full support to the State’s counter terrorism efforts.

Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area, as the Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, in step with the nation, are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian Sponsored Terrorism from the country.