- Weapons and ammunition recovered from terrorists: ISPR
- The current disinfection towards the clear area of any remaining threat.
- The security forces remain determined to eliminate terrorism.
Rawalpindi: At least ten terrorists were killed by the security forces during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said inter-service public relations (ISPR) on Thursday.
A declaration by the army media wing said that the security forces had carried out an operation based on the indicated presence of terrorists on March 20, 2025.
“During the conduct of the operation, the own troops, after having furtively surrounding the location of Khwarij, actually hired them and, consequently, the ten Khwarij were sent to hell,” said the ISPR.
He also said that during the intense fire exchange, Captain Hasnain Akhtar, who led his troops by the front, having fought valiantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat.
The 24 -year -old martyr army officer was a resident of the Jhelum district.
Captain Husnain was a courageous and renowned officer for his courage and daring and daring during the previous operations.
“During the operation, weapons and ammunition were also recovered from Khwarij killed, which has been actively involved in many terrorist activities against law enforcement organizations as well as the target murder of innocent civilians,” the statement said.
He also declared that a disinfection operation is underway to eliminate any other Kharji found in the region, because the Pakistan security forces are determined to destroy the threat of country terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave young officers strengthen our determination.
The country has been in shock in increased terrorist attacks, in particular law forces and security forces since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, especially in the bordering provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balutchistan.
The country experienced a sharp increase in terrorist attacks in January 2025, increasing by 42% compared to the previous month, according to data published by Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), a reflection group.
The data revealed that at least 74 militant attacks were registered nationally, resulting in 91 deaths, including 35 members of security staff, 20 civilians and 36 activists. 117 other people were injured, including 53 members of the security forces, 54 civilians and 10 activists.
KP remained the most affected province, followed by Balutchistan. In KP’s established districts, activists led 27 attacks, leading to 19 deaths, including 11 security staff, six civilians and two activists.
The tribal districts of KP (old Fata) witnessed 19 attacks, resulting in 46 deaths, including 13 members of the security staff, eight civilians and 25 activists.