Security Forces eliminate seven militants in DI Khan operation

Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation (IBO) on September 20, 2025, in the general area Kulachi of Dera Ismail Khan District on the reported presence of Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (Sunday). During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and, resultantly seven Indian sponsored khwarij including three Afghan National khwarij and two suicide bombers, were killed. The ISPR statement said Pakistan expect the Interim Afghan Government to uphold its responsibilities and deny its soil for terrorist activities against Pakistan.  Sanitisation operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored kharji found in the area, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian Sponsored Terrorism from the country. Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has paid tribute to the security forces for their successful operation against Fitnat-ul-Khawarij terrorists in the Kolachi area of Dera Ismail Khan district. In his statement, the Prime Minister commended the forces for eliminating seven terrorists during the operation and said the entire nation stands firmly with its defenders in the ongoing war against terrorism. He reiterated the government’s unwavering resolve to completely eradicate all forms of terrorism from the country, declaring that such elements would never be allowed to destabilize Pakistan’s peace and security. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also lauded the professionalism and bravery of the security forces in the operation. Referring to the militants as “Indian-backed terrorists,” the minister praised the forces for once again foiling the nefarious designs of Khawarij in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He saluted the troops for bringing seven of these terrorists “to a tragic end” and reaffirmed that the entire nation stood shoulder to shoulder with its protectors. Naqvi vowed that the Khawarij would not find any place to hide, stressing that the sacrifices and achievements of the security forces would always be remembered and honored.