TTP's former deputy chief killed in Bajaur IBO

He served as proscribed outfit's shadow defence minister, council member

Former deputy chief of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and self-styled defence minister, Qari Amjad alias Mufti Muzahim, was been killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Bajaur district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, sources confirmed on Thursday.

The Khorasan Diary wrote on X that Amjad, a key figure within the terrorist group, was killed early in the morning during the security operation.

BREAKING: A top leader of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan and the former Deputy Chief of the group, Qari Amjid alias Mufti Muzahim has been killed in an Intelligence Based Operation in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province early morning, Senior Pakistani Officials told The… pic.twitter.com/dXGOhRwMds

— The Khorasan Diary (@khorasandiary) October 30, 2025

On the night of October 29-30, security forces detected and thwarted an infiltration attempt by a group of khwarij in Bajaur District. Four militants were killed in the IBO including the TTP leader.

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Amjad, deputy to khwarij leader Noor Wali and head of the Rehbari Shura of the India-linked Fitna al Khwarij, was a high-value target with a Rs 5 million bounty and was highly wanted by the Law enforcement agencies and government. He was actively involved in terrorist activities inside Pakistan while based in Afghanistan.

The leadership of Fitna al Khwarij continues to use Afghan soil to orchestrate attacks and boost the morale of militants in Bajaur and Mohmand. Pakistan reiterates that the Interim Afghan Government must prevent its territory from being used for terrorism.

Security forces remain committed to defending the nation’s borders. A sanitization operation is underway to eliminate any remaining militants, as part of the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign Azm-e-Istehkam, approved under the National Action Plan.