Security forces killed 13 militants during two separate operations in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday, underscoring ongoing efforts to combat militancy in the region.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations targeted militants identified as members of the Indian-backed group Fitna al Khawarij. The actions were based on intelligence reports indicating the presence of armed fighters in specific areas.

Intelligence-Based Operation in Khyber District

One of the operations was conducted in the Bara area of Khyber District, where security forces launched an intelligence-based operation after confirming militant activity. Troops engaged suspected hideouts in a coordinated assault.

During the exchange of fire, 10 militants were killed. The ISPR said the operation was executed with precision, effectively neutralizing the threat in the targeted location.

In a separate operation carried out elsewhere in the province, security forces eliminated three additional militants. However, officials did not immediately disclose further details about the second engagement.

The military emphasized that these operations are part of a broader campaign to eliminate militant threats and ensure peace and stability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Authorities reiterated their commitment to continuing such actions until all hostile elements are dismantled.