Sources claimed that two terrorists had moved to Afghanistan along with their families in recent years
DERA ISMAIL KHAN:
Security forces have killed three operatives of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, who were responsible for terror activities in southern Punjab and Kashmir, during an intelligence-based operation in Darazinda.
According to sources, the operation was carried out in the 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”, who hailed from Muzaffargarh, Punjab. He had recently appeared in a Saraiki-language TikTok video inviting members of the banned 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 associated with the newly emerged faction TTP Kashmir.
Sources further claimed that both men had allegedly moved to Afghanistan along with their families in recent years.
The identity of the third slain terrorist could not be ascertained till the filing of this report.
Read more: Eight terrorists killed during Bannu IBO: ISPR
On November 21, security forces had killed eight terrorists in an intelligence-based operation conducted in Bannu district, according to the military’s media wing.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the joint operation by security forces and law enforcement agencies was launched after reports emerged of the presence of terrorists associated with the Indian-sponsored group Fitna Al Khawarij.
The ISPR stated that troops approached the suspected hideout and came under fire. Security personnel returned fire and after an intense exchange, eight terrorists were killed.
Arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists, who, according to the ISPR, had been involved in several terrorist attacks against security forces, law enforcement personnel and in targeted killings of civilians.
The military’s media wing noted that the operation reflects strengthened cooperation between security forces and law enforcement agencies, which have significantly intensified intelligence-led operations across the region. These coordinated measures aim to restrict the movement of Khawarij elements, dismantle their facilitation networks, and limit their ability to reorganize.
