Security forces have killed seven terrorists, including three Afghan nationals during an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) conducted on September 20, in the general area of Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan district, said Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement issued on Sunday.
“On 20 September 2025, Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in [the] general area Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan District, on [the] reported presence of Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij,” said the military media wing.
The ISPR further stated that during the conduct of operation, “own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and resultantly, seven Indian sponsored khwarij, including three Afghan National khwarij and two suicide bombers were sent to hell”.
Pakistan expects the Interim Afghan Government to uphold its responsibilities and deny its soil for terrorist activities against Pakistan, according to the ISPR.
“Sanitisation operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored khwarji found in the area, as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian Sponsored Terrorism from the country,” the statement concluded.
Pakistan has in recent months been experiencing a surge in terror incidents, particularly in KP and Balochistan. After withdrawing from a ceasefire agreement with the government in November 2022, the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) intensified assaults on security forces, police and other law enforcement personnel.
Fitna al Khwarij is being used to refer to terrorists belonging to the outlawed TTP, while Balochistan-based groups are referred to as Fitna-al-Hindustan to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across the country.