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

President Asif Ali Zardari has commended the security forces for successful operations against terrorists in K-P and Balochistan. In a statement, he said the security forces and law enforcement agencies thwarted the terrorists' nefarious designs through effective strategy.

The president said Pakistan has sacrificed thousands of its brave sons and daughters in the war against terrorism and in establishing global peace. The entire nation takes pride in the courage and bravery of the security forces and law enforcement personnel, he said.

President @AAliZardari commends security forces for successful operations against terrorists in #KhyberPakhtunkhwa and #Balochistan @PresOfPakistan #RadioPakistan #news https://t.co/NDuQElyL8w pic.twitter.com/ZRBhNyJ1ru

— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) September 29, 2026

President Zardari said the Pakistani nation and its brave armed forces have the capability and resolve to thwart attempts of the enemies of peace and stability in Pakistan, the region and the world. He said every attempt by the enemies of peace and stability will be foiled with the cooperation of friendly countries and allies.

The president expressed the resolve to continue operations against terrorists with full force until the complete elimination of terrorism.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the security forces for their successful operations against terrorists in K-P and Balochistan. The security forces demonstrated their professional capabilities, courage and bravery, foiling the nefarious designs of the terrorists, he said.

The prime minister said the entire nation stands alongside its brave security forces in the war against terrorism and operations will continue until the complete elimination of terrorism from the country. Elements seeking to undermine Pakistan’s peace and stability will not be allowed to succeed in their nefarious designs, he added.

Prime Minister @CMShehbaz has commended security forces for successful operations against terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan@PakPMO #News #RadioPakistan https://t.co/pGiA36hRnE

— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) September 29, 2026

The prime minister saluted the officers and personnel of the security forces who took part in the successful operations, saying that the entire nation was proud of its brave sons.

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.

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.