In a stark reversal of tactics frequently employed by the Khawarij against security forces and rival factions, a remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED) detonated in Bajaur, killing three members of the group and injuring another. Security sources confirmed that the blast was not the result of any counter-terror operation, but rather the consequence of deepening internal strife within the banned outfit. According to initial reports, the individuals killed in the explosion were affiliated with a splinter faction of a proscribed organization that has recently been embroiled in severe internal disagreements and leadership disputes. The injured member reportedly attempted to flee the scene but was later shifted to a secret location by accomplices, in a covert effort to conceal the incident.
Security officials clarified that the IED of the kind frequently deployed by Khawarij in attacks against security forces and civilians was used in this case amid an internal power struggle. “This was not an enemy action; this was a product of the Khawarij’s own divisions. The same weapons they use to target others are now exploding within their own ranks,” a senior official noted.
Sources believe the internal rift within the group has grown to alarming proportions, weakening its command structure and operational cohesion. While the group has made attempts to suppress the news, intelligence agencies have confirmed efforts to hide the injured operative and silence internal dissent.
Experts view this incident as a significant internal blow to the Khawarij movement, one that reflects the growing mistrust, factionalism, and loss of discipline within their ranks. “The use of their own deadly tools against one another is a sign that the Khawarij are collapsing from within. Such events create not only confusion but also widespread suspicion among foot soldiers and commanders alike,” a counterterrorism analyst commented.
Security forces have launched a full-scale investigation and are actively conducting search operations in the area. Intelligence reports suggest further action may follow as internal instability within Khawarij factions in Bajaur continues to deepen.
The incident is being interpreted as a critical moment in the ongoing effort to weaken and dismantle banned networks from within. With their leadership faltering and unity dissolving, the Khawarij now find themselves at the receiving end of their own tactics.
