Slain Khawarij were actively involved in attacks on security forces and killing of innocent civilians, says ISPR
An army major embraced martyrdom while five terrorists belonging to Indian representative Fitna al Khawarij were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Khar general area of Bajaur district, the army’s media wing said on Monday.
According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was carried out on December 29, 2025, following reports of the presence of terrorists in the area. During the operation, effective engagement of security forces resulted in the death of five Indian-sponsored Khawarij.
The ISPR said that during an intense exchange of fire, Major Adeel Zaman (36), a resident of Dera Ismail Khan district, who was leading his troops from the front, fought bravely and made the ultimate sacrifice, embracing shahadat.
On December 29, 2025, security forces carried out an intelligence operation in the general area of Khar, Bajaur district, in the alleged presence of Khawarij belonging to the Indian representative, Fitna al Khawarij.
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The statement added that arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain Khawarij, who were actively involved in multiple terrorist activities against security and law enforcement forces as well as killing of innocent civilians.
“Sanitation operations are being carried out to remove any other Indian-sponsored Khawarij present in the area,” the ISPR said.
He also declared that the incessant anti-terrorist campaign under the vision of Azm-e-Istehkam — approved by the Federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan — will continue at full pace to eliminate the menace of foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country.
