The army said a disinfection operation was being carried out to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored Khawarij present in the area.
Security forces killed seven terrorists belonging to the Indian group Fitna al Khawarij, while one soldier was martyred during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, the army’s media wing said in a statement.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces carried out the intelligence-based operation on December 15 in Kulachi general area of Dera Ismail Khan district following reports of the presence of terrorists.
“During the operation, their own troops effectively attacked the Khawarij location, and after an intense exchange of fire, seven Khawarij were sent to hell. However, during the firefight, a brave son of the soil, Naik Yasir Khan (34 years old, resident of Mardan district), having fought bravely, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat,” the statement said.
On December 15, 2025, security forces carried out an intelligence operation in the general area of Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan district, in the alleged presence of Khwarij belonging to the Indian representative, Fitna al Khwarij.
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ISPR said arms and ammunition were recovered from the Indian-sponsored terrorists who were killed in the operation. The terrorists continued to be actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area, he added.
The Army said a remediation operation is being carried out to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored Khawarij present in the area, as part of the ongoing anti-terror campaign under the vision of “Azm-e-Istehkam”, approved by the Federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan.
“Pakistan’s security forces and law enforcement agencies will continue their operations at full pace to eliminate the menace of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country,” the statement said.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised security forces for a successful operation against Fitna al Khawarij in Kolachi area of Dera Ismail Khan.
In separate statements, both praised the professional conduct of the security forces and said the operation resulted in the elimination of seven terrorists.
President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz also paid tribute to Naik Yasir Khan Shaheed, who lost his life during the operation while defending the country. They described his sacrifice as a symbol of bravery and dedication to the country.
The leaders reaffirmed their determination to continue efforts to eliminate terrorism and ensure lasting peace and security throughout the country.
