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54 TERRORISTS KILLED AS FORCES THWART INFILTRATION ATTEMPT IN NORTH WAZIRISTAN: ISPR g
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GROUP OF KHAWARIJ WAS SPECIFICALLY INFILTRATING ON THE BEHEST OF THEIR ‘FOREIGN MASTERS’ TO UNDERTAKE HIGH-PROFILE TERRORIST ACTIVITIES: ISPR STATEMENT
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S many 54 terrorists were killed by the security forces while attempting to infiltrate Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, “This is the highest-ever number of khwarij killed by security forces in a single engagement throughout the campaign against terrorism.” “On night 25/26 and 26/27 April 2025, the movement of a large group of khwarij, who were trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was detected by the security forces in general area of Hassan Khel, North Waziristan District.” “Our own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate. As a result of precise and skilful engagement, all 54 khawarij have been sent to hell,” the statement added. The ISPR added that a large cache of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered from the slain khawarij, a term the state uses to refer to terrorists. “Intelligence reports indicate that this group of khawarij was specifically infiltrating on the behest of their ‘foreign masters’ to undertake highprofile terrorist activities inside Pakistan”, the ISPR statement read. Referring to India’s “baseless accusations against Pakistan”, it added that such actions by Fitna al Khwarij — a term the state uses to refer to the banned TTP — “clearly implies on whose cues FAK (Fitna al Khwarij) is operating”. “Such actions amount to
Movement of Khawarij killed by forces was part of broader plot to destabilize Pakistan: Naqvi ISLAMABAD
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Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday hailed the security forces for a major counterterrorism success, revealing that 54 Khawarij terrorists were eliminated during a meticulously planned operation in North Waziristan. Addressing a press conference here, the minister disclosed that the security forces had received credible intelligence indicating that a group of terrorists was attempting to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghanistan. Acting on this information, the forces allowed the group to cross the border before launching a coordinated attack
treason and betrayal against the state and its citizens,” said the press release. Mentioning the National Security Council meeting that took place earlier this week to discuss a response to India downgrading diplomatic ties with Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, the ISPR highlighted how “distracting Pakistan’s security forces from their focus on the war against terror seems to be the strategic intent of India to allow a breathing space to FAK which is reeling from the onslaught of our Armed Forces resolute offensive against them”. The ISPR commended “the exceptional professionalism, vigilance, and preparedness” demonstrated by
from three sides, resulting in the elimination of all 54 militants. “This is the largest number of terrorists killed in a single operation so far. Until today, such a significant blow to terrorism had not been achieved at once,” Naqvi stated. He added that intelligence agencies had intercepted communications days prior, confirming that the terrorists’ foreign handlers were pushing them to enter Pakistan urgently and carry out attacks. Enhanced border security measures had been put in place accordingly. In addition to the operation, security forces also recovered another improvised explosive device (IED), raising the number of recovered IEDs to eight.
security forces in preventing a “potential catastrophe”. It asserted that the security forces of Pakistan “remain resolute and unwavering in their commitment to defend the nation’s frontiers and to eradicate the menace of terrorism.” “Such bold and decisive actions further strengthen our collective resolve and underscore that Pakistan is winning the war against terrorism while achieving significant successes against terrorists”, the press release said. A day earlier, the ISPR reported that two soldiers were martyred and 15 terrorists killed in three separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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