13 Khwarij killed in Bara and Bannu IBOs: ISPR

Rawalpindi: Thirteen terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna Al Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday.

According to ISPR, on 30 March 2026, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the general area of Bara, Khyber District, following reports of the presence of khwarij.

During the operation, troops effectively engaged khwarijs’ location and after an intense fire exchange, ten khwarij were killed.

In a separate engagement in Bannu District, security forces carried out another intelligence-based operation. In ensuing fire exchange, three khwarij were effectively neutralised.

The ISPR stated that sanitization operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored kharji found in the area.

The military’s media wing further said that the ongoing counterterrorism campaign under the vision of Azm-e-Istehkam, as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, will continue at full pace to eradicate foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country.

Earlier on Mar 16, 2026, Pakistan security forces killed five militants linked to Fitna al Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation in the Lakki Marwat District area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations, the operation was conducted after receiving intelligence regarding the presence of militants belonging to the Indian-backed group Fitna al-Khawarij in the district.

The statement said Pakistan security forces carried out an effective assault on the militants’ hideout during the operation. After an intense exchange of fire, five militants were killed.

According to the ISPR, weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the Indian-sponsored militants. The statement added that the militants were involved in several terrorist activities in the area.