Security forces have killed 22 terrorists, belonging to Indian sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij, in an intelligence-based operation in Khyber district.
The joint operation was conducted by security forces and law enforcement agencies on 21 April 2026 on reported presence of terrorists. During the conduct of the operation, after intense exchange of fire and skillful engagements by own forces, 22 terrorists were eliminated.
Due to cowardice and fear of getting apprehended alive, terrorists resorted to indiscriminate firing which resulted in the martyrdom of a ten-year-old innocent child. “Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from killed Indian sponsored Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area,” ISPR said in a press release.