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11 Terrorists Killed in Mianwali and South Waziristan Ops
At least 11 terrorists killed in joint police & CTD ops in Mianwali, South Waziristan. Attacks on civilians & polio teams foiled. Authorities vow to crush militant threats amid rising violence.
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by News Desk
2025-04-21
11 Terrorists Killed in Mianwali and South Waziristan Ops

Pakistani police forces carried out joint operations on Monday in Punjab's Mianwali district and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan, killing at least 11 terrorists and injuring several others. The coordinated action is part of the country’s intensified counterterrorism campaign following a surge in militant attacks, particularly in KP and Balochistan.

According to a statement released by the Punjab Police, a successful joint operation was conducted in the Makarwal area by the Mianwali police and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), resulting in the deaths of 10 terrorists. Several others were injured during the exchange of fire. A local civilian was also wounded by terrorist gunfire and was moved to a hospital for treatment.

The operation was supervised by Regional Police Officer Muhammad Shahzad Asif Khan and Mianwali District Police Officer Akhtar Farooq. No police personnel were harmed during the operation.

Punjab Inspector General of Police Dr. Usman Anwar congratulated the officers on their success, stating, “The Punjab police are on alert … the nefarious plans of the terrorists will be crushed to dust.”

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also praised the security forces, highlighting the bravery of law enforcement officers who neutralized the threat. “I am proud of the courage of the brave soldiers who foiled the nefarious intentions of Khawarji terrorists,” he said, using the term commonly used by the state for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

In a separate incident in KP’s South Waziristan, terrorists attacked the Station House Officer (SHO) and a police team assigned to protect a polio vaccination campaign in Kalosha. In the ensuing gun battle, one terrorist was killed while the others managed to flee. Authorities recovered weapons including a sub-machine gun, rocket launcher, and two motorcycles.

The deceased militant was identified as Afnan, who carried multiple ID and ATM cards, one of which belonged to a police constable martyred prior to Eidul Fitr. That case is under investigation by the CTD in South Waziristan.

Following the incident, additional forces and armoured vehicles were deployed to secure the area and safeguard polio teams. KP Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed commended the officers and announced rewards for their service.

Pakistan has faced a troubling rise in terrorism following the TTP’s decision to end its ceasefire with the government in November 2022. According to a recent report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), March 2025 witnessed over 100 militant attacks — the highest monthly total since 2014.

Furthermore, the Global Terrorism Index 2025 ranked Pakistan as the second most affected country by terrorism, with fatalities rising 45% over the past year to 1,081.

These operations reflect the government’s determination to tackle terrorism head-on, particularly as attacks targeting security forces, civilians, and public health efforts continue to escalate.

 
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