Security forces kill 22 khwarij terrorists in North Waziristan operation: ISPR

Rawalpindi (Web Desk): Security Forces eliminated 22 khwarij terrorists belonging to Indian sponsored Fitna al Khwarij in intelligence-based operation (IBO) in general area Shewa in North Waziristan district,the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), during conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij location and after intense exchange of fire, 22 khwarij, belonging to Indian sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij have been sent to hell, in last 24 hours.

“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,” the statement said.

The military’s media wing said that 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.

“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 ISPR said.