Security forces kill five terrorists in K-P's Bara area: state media

Security sources say large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the terrorists

Security forces killed five terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij during an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in the Bara area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Radio Pakistan reported on Tuesday, citing security sources.

According to sources, a large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the terrorists. The sources also added that the security forces’ extensive operation completely destroyed the hideouts of terrorists.

Five terrorists of Fitna Al-Khawarij have been killed by security forces during an intelligence-based operation in the Bara area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa#News #RadioPakistan https://t.co/LDUFsz9rTm

— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) September 29, 2026

A day earlier, security forces killed six terrorists in two separate operations in K-P and Balochistan, state media reported, citing security sources.

Four terrorists belonging to the Indian-backed proxy group "Fitna al-Khawarij" were killed during an intelligence-based operation in K-P's Dera Ismail Khan district, sources added.

In a separate operation in Balochistan's Nokcha area, security forces killed two terrorists belonging to the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) during a chase after an empty water bowser was set on fire, according to security sources.

Read: 49 terrorists killed in Balochistan, K-P IBOs

Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terrorist activity over the past three months, with a series of attacks across the country resulting in the martyrdom of security personnel and civilians.

Last week, 12 people were killed and 35 others injured when a blast struck a joint checkpoint near Aman Mela in the Darazinda area of Dera Ismail Khan, with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claiming responsibility for the attack.

On September 19, 23 people, including 15 police personnel, were martyred in a blast at a mosque in Kohat’s Police Lines during Friday prayers. Eight terrorists were also killed during a subsequent search and clearance operation. Later, the Ittihadul Mujahideen Pakistan (IMP), led by Afghanistan-based Hafiz Gul Bahadur, claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing and rampage involving multiple attackers.

Read more: Nine policemen martyred, 28 injured in terror attack on police checkpost in K-P's Hangu

In a separate incident, a captain and a lieutenant were among six security personnel martyred in an exchange of fire in Hangu district, while eight terrorists were killed.

On September 1, six personnel, including two officers, and a customs department official were martyred as security forces thwarted an attempt to breach the Customs House in Balochistan.

In July, at least 30 people, including 27 police personnel, were martyred when terrorists identified by the state as the Indian proxy Fitna al-Hindustan ambushed police personnel deployed in the Kach Mangi Phase III area of Ziarat, triggering hours-long gun battles. The attackers also abducted several civilians and police personnel after the assault.

In the aftermath of the attack, the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps and Balochistan Police launched a joint operation, which remains underway, with forces intensifying action against terrorists across the province.