Security sources report that a precision copter strike was carried out in the Sarra Ghari area of Upper Orakzai, targeting a hideout of Khawarij based on credible and verified intelligence.
According to sources, the operation was launched after confirmation of the presence and movement of Khawarij elements in the area. The strike was conducted as part of an intelligence-based counterterrorism action aimed at dismantling operational networks and disrupting hostile activity in the region.
Preliminary reports indicate that eight Khawarij were killed and five others sustained injuries in the targeted strike. Security sources further stated that the operation was executed with precision to ensure maximum effectiveness while minimizing any risk to surrounding civilian areas.
The affected locality lies within Orakzai District, an area that has witnessed periodic security operations due to the presence of hostile elements and intelligence-driven threat assessments. Authorities reiterated that such intelligence-based precision operations will continue as part of ongoing efforts to restore and maintain peace, stability, and the rule of law in the region.
