Six Terrorists Killed in Security Forces’ Intelligence-Based Operation in Bannu

RAWALPINDI () – Security forces eliminated six terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The operation took place during the night between April 23 and 24, based on credible intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists (referred to as Khawarij) in the area.

The ISPR stated that security forces effectively targeted the militant hideout, and after an intense exchange of fire, 6 militants were eliminated while 4 others sustained injuries.

The statement further mentioned that a clearance and sanitization operation is ongoing to ensure that any remaining threats in the area are neutralized.

ISPR reaffirmed that the security forces remain committed to eradicating terrorism from the country.

According to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “On night 23/24 April 2025, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Bannu district on the reported presence of Khwarij.”

During the conduct of the operation, the security forces effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and following an intense exchange of fire, six militants were gunned down.

Sanitisation operation was conducted to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area, as the security forces of Pakistan were determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country, read the statement.

Pakistan has witnessed a dramatic uptick in attacks, mostly in KP and Balochistan, since the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2021, with Islamabad claiming hostile groups plan their attacks from Afghan soil.

The terror attacks in January 2025 surged by 42% compared to the previous month, according to data released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), a think tank.

The data revealed that at least 74 militant attacks were recorded nationwide, resulting in 91 fatalities, including 35 security personnel, 20 civilians, and 36 militants. Another 117 individuals sustained injuries, including 53 security forces personnel, 54 civilians, and 10 militants.

KP remained the worst-affected province, followed by Balochistan. In KP’s settled districts, militants carried out 27 attacks, resulting in 19 fatalities, including 11 security personnel, six civilians, and two militants.

The tribal districts of KP (erstwhile Fata) witnessed 19 attacks, leading to 46 deaths, including 13 security personnel, eight civilians, and 25 militants.