WAZIRISTAN (Kashmir English): Security forces have carried out an operation in the North Waziristan tribal district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing five terrorists belonging to the Fitna-ul-Khawarij, while a Pakistan Army officer, Major Hafiz Ehsan Elahi, was martyred in a fierce exchange of fire.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), on August 1, 2026, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Razmak area of North Waziristan on information about the presence of terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy Fitna-ul-Kharij.
According to the statement, during the operation, security forces took effective action and killed five Khawarij operating under Indian patronage.
According to the ISPR, Major Hafiz Ehsan Elahi was martyred while fighting with the terrorists during a fierce exchange of fire.
The statement said that arms and ammunition were also recovered from the possession of the slain Khawarij. These Khawarij were also involved in several terrorist attacks on security forces, law enforcement agencies and the killing of innocent civilians.
According to the ISPR, a clearance operation is underway to eliminate any further Indian-sponsored presence in the area.
The statement said that in line with the vision ‘Determination of Stability’ under the National Action Plan approved by the Federal Apex Committee, the anti-terrorism campaign of Pakistan’s security forces and law enforcement agencies will continue with full force so that the scourge of externally sponsored and supported terrorism can be completely eradicated.
The ISPR reiterated its resolve that such great sacrifices of the brave soldiers of the homeland further strengthen the unwavering resolve to protect the country and the nation at all costs.
