North Waziristan: Security forces killed 21 militants, including four key commanders, during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district over the past 72 hours, the military’s media wing said on Saturday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operations targeted multiple militant hideouts in and around Miran Shah.
According to Beyond Time News, the latest operations form part of an intensified counter-terrorism campaign aimed at clearing remaining militant networks from the region.
Multiple Hideouts Targeted in Coordinated Intelligence-Based Operations
ISPR said security forces carried out coordinated raids across several locations in Miran Shah and nearby areas. Troops engaged militants in intense exchanges of fire.
The forces killed 21 militants during the operations. Four of them were identified as ring leaders.
The commanders named were Khalid Raza alias Salar, Muftoon, Musa, and Imran alias Ayan.
Officials said these individuals planned and led multiple attacks on security forces and civilians.
Security forces also recovered weapons and ammunition from the sites after clearing the areas.
“48 Militants Killed” in Recent North Waziristan Operations
ISPR said the latest action follows earlier operations in the same region. Last week, security forces killed 27 militants in Miran Shah.
With the new operation, the total number of militants killed in recent actions has reached 48, according to the military.
Officials said troops continue sanitisation operations in surrounding areas. They aim to eliminate any remaining militant presence.
Security forces maintain a high alert posture across the district during ongoing clearance activity.
Counter-Terrorism Campaign Under “Azm-e-Istehkam”
The military said the operations are part of Pakistan’s broader counter-terrorism strategy under the national framework “Azm-e-Istehkam,” approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan.
ISPR stated that the campaign targets what it described as foreign-backed militant networks involved in violence and targeted killings.
Officials said law enforcement agencies are working jointly to maintain pressure on armed groups operating in border and tribal regions.
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Surge in Militancy and Ongoing Security Operations
Pakistan has witnessed an increase in militant activity in recent years, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
Security forces have expanded intelligence-based operations to counter attacks on military installations, police stations, and civilian targets.
Officials say recent strikes along border areas targeted militant hideouts linked to cross-border planning of attacks inside Pakistan.
Information authorities earlier stated that multiple militants were killed in coordinated strikes following a series of attacks on security forces and law enforcement personnel earlier this year.
Regional Security Tensions Continue Along Border Areas
Security officials link parts of the militant activity to border regions, where cross-border movement and safe havens have remained a concern for Pakistan’s counter-terror strategy.
Military statements have repeatedly called for stronger action against militant groups operating across the border.
Despite diplomatic efforts, tensions have continued between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban administration over militant sanctuaries and cross-border attacks.
Officials say Pakistan will continue targeted operations under its counter-terrorism framework to prevent further attacks and dismantle militant networks.
Conclusion
The killing of 21 militants, including four commanders, marks another escalation in Pakistan’s ongoing counter-terrorism operations in North Waziristan. Security forces say the latest actions have significantly weakened militant networks operating in the region.
With sanitisation operations still underway, authorities maintain that the broader campaign under “Azm-e-Istehkam” will continue until remaining militant threats are eliminated.
FAQs
Q1: How many militants were killed in the latest North Waziristan operation?
Security forces killed 21 militants, including four commanders.
Q2: Who conducted the operations?
The operations were carried out by Pakistan’s security forces, as confirmed by ISPR.
Q3: What is the total number of militants killed recently in the area?
According to ISPR, 48 militants have been killed in recent operations in Miran Shah.
Q4: What is “Azm-e-Istehkam”?
It is Pakistan’s national counter-terrorism framework aimed at eliminating militant networks across the country.
Q5: Are operations still ongoing?
Yes, sanitisation and clearance operations are continuing in North Waziristan.
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