Pakistani security forces killed four terrorists, including two senior leaders, during an intelligence operation (IBO) in Khyber district, the military’s media wing confirmed, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) ).
The operation targeted a terrorist hideout in Bagh area of Khyber district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province after intelligence reports confirmed the presence of extremists, Express News reported.
The operation led to the elimination of Aziz-ur-Rehman, also known as Qari Ismail, and another senior terrorist leader, Mukhlis, the ISPR said in a statement.
Two other terrorists were injured and arms and ammunition were recovered from the scene.
“These terrorists were involved in multiple acts of terrorism targeting security forces and innocent civilians,” the ISPR said, adding that a clearance operation was underway to eliminate any remaining threats in the area.
The military has reiterated its commitment to eradicating terrorism, saying such operations are part of broader efforts to ensure national security.
Earlier this week, a terrorist identified as an Afghan national was killed in Sambaza in Zhob district of Balochistan on January 11, 2025, ISPR reported on Tuesday.
The individual, Muhammad Khan Ahmedkhel, son of Haji Qasim Dawran Khan, resided in Bilorai village, Wazekhwa district, Paktika province, Afghanistan.
The deceased was involved in acts of terrorism in Pakistan, the ISPR said.
After completing legal formalities, Ahmedkhel’s body was handed over to the Afghan Interim Government (IAG) officials on January 20.
The ISPR called the incident “controvertible evidence of involvement of Afghan nationals in terrorist activities in Pakistan.” The army urged Kabul to “take responsibility” by ensuring that Afghan soil is not used to launch terrorist attacks against Pakistan.
In 2024, the Pakistan Army conducted a record 59,775 intelligence-based operations, eliminating 925 terrorists, including 73 high-value targets, the highest number of militants neutralized in five years.
