Web desk: In the early hours of 18 November 2025, a terrorist linked to the Indian-backed group Al Khwarij was killed while attempting to plant an improvised explosive device aimed at harming civilians in Bannu District, as per an official statement issued by the ISPR.
The incident shows the growing desperation of the kharji elements, who are facing strong and consistent pressure from Pakistan’s Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies.
Due to this pressure, they are now resorting to cowardly attacks on soft targets. This reflects their weakening strength and increasing frustration.
A sanitisation operation is underway to clear the area and eliminate any remaining Indian-sponsored terrorists.
Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies will continue their counterterrorism efforts under the vision of “Azm e Istehkam.” Approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan.
The campaign aims to completely root out foreign-backed terrorism from the country.
23 Indian-Backed Fitna al-Khwarij Terrorists Killed in KP
Separately, on 16-17 November 2025, twenty-three terrorists linked to the Indian-backed group Al Khwarij were killed in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
In Bajaur District, based on intelligence reports, the Security Forces carried out an operation targeting a terrorist hideout.
During the operation, troops engaged the terrorists, resulting in the elimination of eleven militants, including their ring leader, Sajjad @Abuzar.
In a separate intelligence-driven operation in Bannu District, twelve more terrorists were successfully neutralised.
Sanitisation operations are ongoing to locate and eliminate any remaining Indian-backed terrorists in the area.
The relentless counterterrorism campaign under the vision of “Azm e Istehkam,” approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, will continue at full pace. Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan remain committed to eradicating the threat of foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country.
