The military said clearance operation is 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 one soldier was martyred during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, the military’s media wing said in a statement.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted the intelligence-based operation on December 15 in the general area of Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan district, following reports of the presence of terrorists.
“During the execution of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khawarij locality and after an intense exchange of fire, seven Khawarij were sent to hell. But during the firefight, a brave son of the soil, Naik Yasir Khan (34 years, resident of District Mardan), after fighting gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice,” shahadat said.
On 15 December 2025, security forces conducted an intelligence-based 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) 15 December 2025
The ISPR said arms and ammunition were recovered from the Indian-sponsored terrorists killed in the operation. The terrorists remained actively involved in several terrorist activities in the area, it added.
The military said a decontamination operation is underway to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored Khawarij present in the area, as part of the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign under the vision of “Azm-e-Istehkam”, endorsed by the Federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan.
“Security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue their operations at full speed to wipe out the threat of foreign sponsored and supported terrorism from the country,” the statement said.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for a successful operation against Fitna al Khawarij in Kolachi area of Dera Ismail Khan.
In separate statements, both praised the professional conduct of the security forces and said the operation resulted in the elimination of seven terrorists.
President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz also paid tribute 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 motherland.
The leaders reaffirmed their determination to continue efforts to eliminate terrorism and ensure lasting peace and security throughout the country.
