Security forces eliminated 22 khwarij terrorists belonging to Indian sponsored Fitna al Khwarij in intelligence-based operation in general area Shewa in North Waziristan district.
“During conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij location and after intense exchange of fire, twenty-two khwarij, belonging to Indian sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij have been sent to hell, in last twenty four hours,” said a news release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Based on credible intelligence leads with respect to presence of khwarij, from 17 May 2026 onwards, an Area Sanitization Operation is being conducted by Security Forces in general area Shewa in North Waziristan District.
Weapons and ammunition have also been recovered from killed Indian sponsored Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area. Presently sanitization operation is in progress and area has been effectively cordoned off by security forces, it further said.
Evidence further confirms that khwarij coerced and intimidated the local population, forcing their compliance to obtain safe passage using them as human shield. Such deplorable acts are highly condemnable and no justification can rationalize the endangerment of public lives.
“Sanitization operation continues to eliminate holed up khwarij from the area, as relentless Counter Terrorism campaign under vision “Azm-e-Istehkam” (as approved by Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country,” the news release said.
Two cops shot dead
Meanwhile, a policeman was killed in a firing incident near the Dashti Bazar area of Turbat, Balochistan, on Tuesday, according to police sources quoted by television channels.
Initial reports said that unidentified assailants opened fire in the area, resulting in the death of the policeman on the spot.
Another policeman was killed in a firing incident in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, according to police sources quoted by television channels.
Authorities have launched search operations to trace and arrest those involved in the attacks.