On the night of September 19, Pakistan’s security forces eliminated 12 khawarij during two intense confrontations in the North and South Waziristan Districts.

According to a press release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces identified a group of seven terrorists attempting to cross the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the Spinwam area of North Waziristan.

The ISPR reported, “The infiltrators were encircled and engaged effectively, resulting in the demise of all seven khawarij following a fierce exchange of gunfire.” A significant cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was also seized during the operation.

The army’s media wing further detailed that the second confrontation occurred in the Ladha area of South Waziristan, where a group of khawarij launched an attack on a security forces’ post. The troops responded valiantly, thwarting the intrusion and killing five khawarij in the process.

The statement noted that six soldiers were martyred during the intense firefight.

“Sanitization operations are currently underway to eliminate any remaining khawarij in the vicinity, as Pakistan’s security forces remain resolute in their commitment to eradicate terrorism from the nation. The sacrifices of our courageous soldiers only serve to reinforce our determination,” the statement concluded.

In August, four soldiers lost their lives in a terrorist attack in South Waziristan. The ISPR reported that on August 13, a firefight resulted in the death of six khawarij due to the effective response of security forces.

“Sanitization operations are being conducted to remove any remaining khawarij in the area, as Pakistan’s security forces are steadfast in their mission to eliminate the threat of terrorism, and the sacrifices of our brave soldiers further bolster our resolve,” the ISPR stated.