Fourteen Khawarij were killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Pakistan’s security forces in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan district, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
According to the ISPR, the operation was launched on credible intelligence regarding the presence of Khawarij linked to the proscribed group Fitna al-Khawarij. These elements were reportedly operating under foreign specifically Indian sponsorship.
A heavy exchange of fire took place during the operation, resulting in the killing of 14 Khawarij. “The hideout of the India-sponsored Khawarij was effectively targeted,” the ISPR noted, adding that a clearance operation was ongoing to eliminate any remaining threats in the area.
The military’s media wing reiterated the unwavering commitment of Pakistan’s armed forces to uproot Indian-sponsored terrorism and maintain peace and stability across the country.
