Credible local sources have reported ongoing and violent infighting between two rival Khawarij factions of a proscribed network operating in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, specifically in District Karak and the Shewa area of North Waziristan.
The clashes are said to involve factions led by Kaleem Ullah alias Saif ul Umer and Shoaib alias Saif ul Islam, indicating a deepening internal rift within the group. According to initial reports, the situation escalated following the killing of Kaleem Ullah, who was reportedly “liquidated” by an individual identified as Ks Hamza, associated with the Shoaib-led faction.
Sources further indicate that Kaleem Ullah’s body was transported to the Shewa area in North Waziristan, where he was buried discreetly without prior notification to his family an act that appears to have further aggravated tensions between the rival factions.
In the aftermath, members affiliated with the Saif ul Umer faction reportedly moved toward the Ghandi Khar area of District Karak. This movement led to an armed confrontation between the two groups, resulting in multiple casualties.
At least three Khawarij were reportedly killed in the exchange of fire. Local sources have identified the deceased as Aghar, Yasir, and Wafadar. Among them, two were reportedly linked to the Saif ul Islam faction, while one belonged to the Saif ul Umer group.
Additionally, Shoaib alias Saif ul Islam is reported to have sustained injuries during the ongoing clashes, although the severity of his condition remains unconfirmed.
The situation in both Karak and North Waziristan remains fluid, with concerns that further escalation could occur if hostilities persist between the factions. At the time of this release, no official statement has been issued by security authorities, and independent verification of all details is ongoing.
Observers note that internal conflicts among Khawarij factions can significantly affect the local security environment, potentially exacerbating instability in already sensitive regions.
