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    Three commanders among eight terrorists killed in DI Khan operation: security sources

    Ahad Raza Mir•October 4, 2026• 3 min read
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    Three commanders among eight terrorists killed in DI Khan operation: security sources
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    “Eight terrorists belonging to. Fitna al-Khawarij, including three key commanders, were killed in an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in Dera Ismail Khan, security sources said on Sunday. The operation …”

    Fitna al-Khawarijis the term the state uses for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). A large quantity of weapons and ammunition, as well as foreign currency, was recovered from the terrorists killed in the operation,.

    Security forces had continued effective operations against. Fitna al-Khawarijin K-P under the. Azm-e-Istehkamvision, the sources said.

    They said security forces remained committed to completely eliminating terrorism and establishing lasting peace in the country. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for their timely and effective action against the terrorists, the Prime Minister's Office.

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    The prime minister paid tribute to the security forces for killing eight. Fitna al-Khawarijterrorists in the IBO. He also paid tribute to the bravery and resolve of the security forces personnel involved in the operation.

    PM Shehbaz said the entire nation stood alongside the security forces in the war against terrorism. Read:Security forces kill 11 terrorists in separate Balochistan, K-P operations. The prime minister reiterated his resolve to continue operations against.

    Fitna al-Khawarijuntil the complete elimination of terrorism. He said the complete elimination of terrorism was essential for peace and stability in the country. Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terrorist activity over the past three months, with a series of attacks across the country resulting in the martyrdom of security personnel and civilians.

    Last week, 12 people were killed and 35 others injured when a blast struck a joint checkpoint near Aman Mela in the Darazinda area of Dera Ismail Khan, with the TTP claiming responsibility for the attack. On September 19, 23 people, including 15 police personnel, were martyred in ablast at a mosquein Kohat’s Police Lines during Friday prayers.

    Eight terrorists were also killed during a subsequent search and clearance operation. Later, the Ittihadul Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP), led by Afghanistan-based Hafiz Gul Bahadur, claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing and rampage involving multiple attackers.

    In a separate incident, a captain and a lieutenant were among six security personnel martyred in an exchange of fire in Hangu district, while eight terrorists were killed. On September 1, six personnel, including two officers, and a customs department official were martyred as security forces thwarted an attempt to breach the Customs House in Balochistan.

    Read more:Nine policemen martyred, 28 injured in terror attack on police checkpost in K-P's Hangu. In July, at least 30 people, including 27 police personnel, weremartyredwhen terrorists identified by the state as the Indian proxy.

    Fitna al-Hindustanambushed police personnel deployed in the Kach Mangi Phase III area of Ziarat, triggering hours-long gun battles. The attackers also abducted several civilians and police personnel after the assault. In the aftermath of the attack, the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps and Balochistan Police launched a jointoperation, which remains underway, with forces intensifying action against terrorists across the province.

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    Written by Ahad Raza Mir

    Aman-e-Pakistan Senior Journalist & Bureau Reporter

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