Surrendered militant Abdul Samad exposes horrors of ‘Fitna al-Khawarij’

ISLAMABAD: Abdul Samad, a militant from the Gul Bahadur group who recently surrendered during a successful Pakistan Army operation, has made startling revelations about the extremist network known as “Fitna al-Khawarij,” exposing its brutality and exploitation in the name of religion, ARY News reported.

In his confessional statement, Abdul Samad said he spent nearly four-and-a-half years in Afghanistan, receiving training in handling Kalashnikov rifles and making improvised explosive devices (IEDs). He disclosed that he stayed with commanders Sadiq and Asad of the Gul Bahadur group and later joined Asad’s faction in Zangoti, North Waziristan. According to him, militants used mosques as hubs to manufacture IEDs, mines, and even drone bombs.

Samad alleged that militants desecrated the Quran, abused children, and played vulgar videos inside mosques while producing explosives. He added that commander Asad referred to the Pakistan Army as “apostates” and ordered fighters to use the weapons against security forces.

“When I saw their actions, I realized they were worse than disbelievers,” Abdul Samad confessed, adding that Taliban fighters disrespected mosques, committed child abuse, and dishonored the holy Quran. He contrasted this with his experience of only five days with the Pakistan Army, saying, “I testify that the Army is truthful, and the Taliban are liars.”

He further revealed that before fleeing an army raid, militants confiscated mobile phones and ID cards from their recruits, formatting devices to erase evidence. Abdul Samad identified several mosques, including those in Din Akbar, Mirza Khan, and Laod Khel, as centers where 10–15 militants were stationed under Asad’s command.

Sending a message to the public, he urged parents to keep their children away from extremist groups and to support the Pakistan Army. His confession, security officials said, has laid bare the “ugly face” of militants who exploit Islam for spreading chaos and destruction.

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