Security forces and law enforcement agencies carried out an intelligence-based operation in Khyber district, resulting in the death of 22 terrorists. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that a 10-year-old child was also martyred during the exchange of fire.
Officials stated that the terrorists were identified as belonging to Fitna-ul-Kharij and were effectively targeted during the operation. However, they opened indiscriminate fire, resulting in the death of the minor child.
A large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the slain terrorists, according to ISPR. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to stability and stated that counter-terrorism operations will continue without interruption under the “Commitment to Stability” framework.