Security forces eliminate eight Indian-backed terrorists in North Waziristan

The security forces personnel have neutralized eight Indian-sponsored terrorists in a gunbattle in North Waziristan District near Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to an ISPR statement issued on Thursday, movement of a group of khwarij along Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan District was picked up by the security forces personnel on 1 April, 2026.

Pakistan Army troops effectively engaged the group of khwarij. As a result of precise and skilful engagement, eight khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al-Khwarij were sent to hell.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the Indian-sponsored slain khwarij.

The engagement once again substantiated Pakistan’s repeated stance regarding abject failure of Afghan Taliban regime to ensure effective border management on their side of the border.

Afghan Taliban regime must fulfil its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by the khwarij and involvement of its citizens in terrorism inside Pakistan.

The security forces of Pakistan remain resolute and unwavering in their commitment to defend the nation’s frontiers. 

Sanitization operation was being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored Kharji found in the area as relentless counter-terrorism campaign under vision “Azm-e-Istehkam” (as approved by 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.

President, PM laud security forces for successful operation in North Waziristan

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have appreciated security forces for their successful operation against Fitna al-Khwarij in Pak-Afghan border district of North Waziristan.

In a statement issued in Islamabad on Thursday, the President said role of the security forces in defending the country and protecting its borders is commendable:

Asif Zardari urged the Afghan interim government to prevent its territory from being used against Pakistan for terrorism.   

In his statement, the Prime Minister affirmed that the fight against the menace of terrorism will continue until it is completely eradicated from the country.

He said the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the Armed Forces in the unwavering resolve to combat terrorism.

Reporters Ahmad Mansoor and Awais Kiyani