Pakistan security forces launched Operation Al-Azm in Mastung, Balochistan, on Wednesday, killing 15 Fitna Al Hindustan in coordinated air and ground offensives based on credible intelligence, officials said.
According to details, the operation targeted terrorist hideouts through synchronised aerial strikes and ground action, resulting in the elimination of 15 Fitna Al Hindustan while 12 others sustained injuries.
The security operation dealt a significant blow to the terrorist network operating in the area.
Authorities reiterated that security forces remain committed to eliminating all hostile elements and their facilitators, adding that operations against terrorist groups will continue across the region.
Yesterday, an arrested facilitator of Fitna al Khawarij in the current week has revealed that terrorist groups misuse religion and seek self-serving fatwas from unregistered seminaries to recruit operatives, justify criminal activities, and advance extremist agendas.
According to details, the arrested facilitator, Maulvi Zafaryab, studied at Jamia Nizamul Uloom, Bannu, and later became associated with Fitna al Khawarij. During questioning, he admitted to maintaining links with foreign commander Hikmat Roshan and being affiliated with the Gul Bahadur Shura.
The suspect claimed he completed eight years of Dars-e-Nizami studies at Nizamul Uloom’s orphan department before pursuing a three-year specialisation in Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) at Al-Markaz Al-Islami, Ghoriwala.
According to his statement, Khawarij commanders sought religious rulings to justify extortion, intimidation of businessmen, and other illegal activities under the guise of jihad. He further revealed that senior terrorist figures offered money, positions, and financial incentives to individuals willing to facilitate their operations.
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