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Soldier Martyred, Seven Terrorists Killed in DI Khan Operation
A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred while seven terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in DI Khan’s Kulachi area, ISPR said, reaffirming continued action under Azm-i-Istehkam.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-12-15
Soldier Martyred, Seven Terrorists Killed in DI Khan Operation

A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred during a counter-insurgency operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district on Monday, while seven terrorists were killed, according to the military’s media wing.

In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that an intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted in the Kulachi area of DI Khan on reports of the presence of terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy Fitna al Khawarij. The term Fitna al Khawarij is used by the state for militants associated with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

“During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and after an intense fire exchange, seven khwarij were sent to hell,” the ISPR statement said.

During the exchange of fire, Naik Yasir Khan, 34, a resident of Mardan district, embraced martyrdom after fighting gallantly and making the ultimate sacrifice. The ISPR paid tribute to the martyred soldier, acknowledging his bravery and devotion to duty.

The military said weapons and ammunition were recovered from the killed terrorists, who were actively involved in terrorist activities in the area. A sanitisation operation is currently underway to eliminate any remaining militants in the vicinity.

The ISPR reiterated that Pakistan’s security forces, in coordination with law enforcement agencies, would continue their relentless counterterrorism campaign under the vision of “Azm-i-Istehkam,” as approved by the Federal Apex Committee on the National Action Plan, to eradicate the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

Earlier, the military said that security forces had killed 13 terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on December 12 and 13. According to ISPR, the operations were carried out in Mohmand district and Bannu, targeting militants linked to Fitna al Khawarij.

Pakistan continues to face security challenges, with the country ranking second in the Global Terrorism Index 2025. The report noted a 45 per cent increase in deaths from terrorist attacks compared to the previous year. Last month alone, security forces eliminated 22 terrorists during an operation in Bannu district.
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