In a major breakthrough against the Khawarij insurgency, two of the most wanted operatives were apprehended in a high-precision midnight raid in Jhangkhel, Lakki Marwat delivering a significant blow to the region’s militant infrastructure. The arrested individuals Bilal, a resident of Nawarkhel, and Asif Nawaz, of Kattakhel were among the most notorious figures linked to multiple acts of terror and subversion. Both had been actively sought for years in connection with a string of high-profile cases involving targeted attacks and organized violence.
The operation was conducted on the basis of verified intelligence and falls under the province-wide counterinsurgency drive ordered by Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Zulfiqar Hameed, who has called for uncompromising action against the Fitna al Khawarij. Under the strategic oversight of Regional Police Officer Bannu, Sajjad Khan, a specialized unit moved swiftly during the night, surrounding the hideout and capturing both operatives without incident.
Sources confirm that the two had been pivotal in facilitating militant activity across the southern districts of the province and were considered operational linchpins in the local Khawarij structure. Their arrest is expected to generate actionable intelligence leading to further dismantling of sleeper cells and support networks.
The development signals a turning point in the sustained counter-Khawarij efforts underway across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reinforcing the state’s unwavering commitment to restoring lasting peace and eliminating all vestiges of violent extremism.
