Three TTP terrorists killed in Dera Ismail Khan

Sources claimed two terrorists had moved to Afghanistan along with their families in recent years

DERA ISMAIL KHAN:

Security forces have killed three operatives of the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, who were responsible for terrorist activities in South Punjab and Kashmir, during an intelligence-based operation in Darazinda.

According to sources, the operation was carried out in the Kohi Bahara area of Darazinda, located on the outskirts of Dera Ismail Khan.

Sources identified one of the slain terrorists as Abu Darda, also known as “Hakeem,” who hailed from Muzaffargarh, Punjab. He had recently appeared in a Saraiki-language TikTok video in which he invited members of the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) to join the TTP.

They revealed that the second terrorist was involved in the murder of Ijaz Ahmed, alias Abu Dujana, a resident of Taunsa. The slain terrorist was affiliated with the newly surfaced faction TTP Kashmir.

Sources further claimed that both men had reportedly moved to Afghanistan along with their families in recent years.

The identity of the third killed terrorist could not be ascertained till the filing of the report.

Read More: Eight terrorists killed during Bannu IBO: ISPR

On November 21, security forces had killed eight terrorists in an intelligence-based operation conducted in Bannu district, as per the military’s media wing.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the joint operation by security forces and law enforcement agencies was launched after reports emerged regarding the presence of terrorists linked to the Indian-sponsored group Fitna Al Khawarij.

The ISPR stated that troops approached the suspected hideout and came under fire. Security personnel returned fire, and after an intense exchange, eight terrorists were killed.

Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists, who, the ISPR added, had been involved in multiple terrorist attacks against security forces, law enforcement personnel and in targeted killings of civilians.

The military’s media wing noted that the operation reflects strengthened collaboration between security forces and law enforcement agencies, who have significantly intensified intelligence-driven operations across the region. These coordinated measures aim to restrict the movement of Khawarij elements, dismantle their facilitation networks and curb their ability to reorganise.