The Army said a disinfection operation was underway to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored Khawarij present in the area.
Security forces killed seven terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy group Fitna al Khawarij, while a soldier was killed during an intelligence operation in Dera Ismail Khan, the army’s media wing said in a statement.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces carried out the intelligence operation on December 15 in the general area of Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan district, following reports of the presence of terrorists.
“During the operation, our own troops actually engaged the Khawarij location, and after an intense exchange of fire, seven Khawarij were sent to hell. However, during the exchange of fire, a brave son of the soil, Naik Yasir Khan (34, resident of Mardan district), after fighting valiantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat,” the statement said.
On December 15, 2025, security forces conducted an intelligence operation in the general area of Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan district, following the reported presence of khwarij belonging to the Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij.
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– PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) December 15, 2025
The ISPR said arms and ammunition were recovered from the Indian-sponsored terrorists killed in the operation. The terrorists remained actively involved in many terrorist activities in the region, the statement added.
The Army said a sanitization operation was underway to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored Khawarij present in the region, as part of the ongoing anti-terrorism drive under the ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ vision, approved by the Supreme Federal Committee under the National Action Plan.
“The security and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue their operations at full speed 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 congratulated security forces for the successful operation against Fitna al Khawarij in Kolachi area of Dera Ismail Khan.
In separate statements, both praised the professional behavior of the security forces, saying the operation resulted in the elimination of seven terrorists.
President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz also paid homage 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 homeland.
The leaders reaffirmed their determination to continue efforts to eliminate terrorism and ensure lasting peace and security throughout the country.
