Sources said two terrorists had moved to Afghanistan with their families in recent years.
DERA ISMAIL KHAN:
Security forces killed three members of banned outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, responsible for terrorist activities in south Punjab and Kashmir, during an intelligence operation in Darazinda.
According to sources, the operation was carried out in Khoey Payur area of Darazinda, located on the outskirts of Dera Ismail Khan.
Sources identified one of the slain terrorists as Abu Darda, also known as ‘Hakeem’, a native of Muzaffargarh, Punjab. He had recently appeared in a Saaiki language TikTok video in which he invited members of the banned group Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) to join the TTP.
They revealed that the second terrorist was involved in the killing of Ijaz Ahmed alias Abu Dujana, a resident of Taunsa. The slain terrorist was affiliated with the newly emerged TTP Kashmir faction.
Sources further claimed that the two men are believed to have moved to Afghanistan with their families in recent years.
The identity of the third terrorist killed could only be established at the time of filing this report.
Learn more: Eight terrorists killed during Bannu IBO: ISPR
On November 21, security forces killed eight terrorists during an intelligence operation in Bannu district, according to the military’s media wing.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the joint operation of security forces and law enforcement agencies was launched after reports emerged of the presence of terrorists linked to the Indian-sponsored group Fitna Al Khawarij.
The ISPR said the troops approached the suspected hideout and came under fire. The security agents returned fire and after an intense exchange, eight terrorists were killed.
Arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists, who, the ISPR added, had been involved in multiple terrorist attacks on security forces, law enforcement agencies and targeted killings of civilians.
Army media noted that the operation reflects enhanced collaboration between security and law enforcement agencies, which have significantly stepped up their intelligence operations in the region. These coordinated measures aim to restrict the movements of Khawarij elements, dismantle their facilitation networks and curb their ability to reorganize.
