Security Forces Eliminate 13 Militants Linked to India-Backed Terror Network in KP Operations

**Lakki Marwat:** Security forces have killed **13 militants** belonging to the India-backed terror group *Fitna-tul-Khawarij* during two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

In the first operation, conducted jointly with law enforcement agencies in the **Paharkhel area of Lakki Marwat**, security forces engaged in intense exchange of fire, resulting in the killing of **10 militants**. Weapons and ammunition were recovered after the area was cleared.

The second operation was carried out in **Dera Ismail Khan**, where security forces eliminated **three additional terrorists**.

According to ISPR, the killed militants were involved in attacks on security forces, law enforcement personnel, and innocent civilians, and were operating under Indian sponsorship.

Sanitization operations are underway to eliminate any remaining hideouts of India-backed militants.

The ISPR added that under **Operation Azm-e-Istehkam**, security forces and law enforcement agencies will continue their nationwide operations with full force to eradicate terrorism from the country.