13 Indian-sponsored terrorists eliminated in Khyber, Bannu operations

As many as 13 Indian-sponsored terrorists were eliminated in two different operations by Pakistan Army personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to an ISPR statement released on Wednesday, 13 khwarij belonging to Indian proxy Fitna Al-Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on 30 March, 2026,

On reported presence of khwarij, an intelligence-based operation was conducted by the security forces personnel in general area Bara in Khyber District.

During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarijs’ location and after an intense fire exchange, 10 khwarij were sent to hell.

Another intelligence-based operation was conducted by the security forces personnel in Bannu District. In the ensuing fire exchange, three khwarij were effectively neutralised.

Sanitization operations were being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored kharji found in the area, as the relentless counter-terrorism campaign under vision “Azm-e-Istehkam” (as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on National Action Plan) by the security forces and the law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country, the ISPR statement concluded.

President, PM, interior minister commend security forces

President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi have commended security forces for eliminating thirteen Khwarij in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

In their separate statements, they expressed unwavering national resolve to completely eliminate foreign backed terrorism.

The president said operations against the terrorists will continue to ensure national security and the protection of the people.

The Prime Minister said security forces are like a solid wall against terrorism for the protection of the country.

Meanwhile, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has also commended Pakistan’s security forces for their successful operation against Fitna al-Khwarij terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Naqvi praised the forces for sending 13 terrorists “to their ultimate fate,” describing the achievement as a testament to their exceptional operational skills.

Reporters Ahmad Mansoor and Awais Kiyani