Security forces kill four India-backed terrorists in KP IBOs: ISPR

Security forces killed four terrorists belonging to India-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said the Inter-Services Public Relations in a statement on Thursday.

The military’s media wing said that intelligence-based operations (IBOs) were carried out in Dera Ismail Khan and Mohmand districts of KP province on the night between June 3 and 4, 2026.

“On the reported presence of khwarij, an intelligence-based operation was conducted by security forces in Dera Ismail Khan district. During the conduct of the operation, troops effectively engaged khwarij location, and after intense exchange of fire, two khwarij, belonging to India-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij, were sent to hell,” the ISPR said.

The military’s media wing said that another IBO was conducted by security forces in Mohmand district and, in ensuing skilful engagement, two more khwarij were effectively neutralised.

“Weapons and ammunition have also been recovered from killed khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area,” it added.

The ISPR reiterated that the relentless counter-terrorism campaign under the vision “Azm e Istehkam” — as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan — by security forces and law enforcement agencies will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

Pakistan witnessed a surge in terror activities, particularly in its KP and Balochistan provinces, since 2021, when the Afghan Taliban came into power.

Pakistan had launched “Operation Ghazab lil-Haq”, in which approximately 684 Afghan Taliban operatives and allied militants were killed. More than 900 were injured, and 252 militant checkposts were destroyed, according to Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.

In October 2025, border clashes erupted after the Afghan Taliban and affiliated militants launched unprovoked attacks on Pakistani border posts. Over 200 Taliban fighters and allied militants were killed, while 23 Pakistani soldiers were martyred defending the country.

Despite several rounds of talks, both countries have been unable to reach an agreement, largely due to the Afghan Taliban regime’s reluctance to take action against terrorist outfits.