In a powerful show of resolve, the Pakistan Army Mohmand Operation has successfully eliminated between 45 to 50 militants linked to the Indian-backed group “Fitna al-Khawarij,” thwarting their infiltration attempt near the Pak-Afghan border, security sources confirmed on Thursday.

According to officials, the group of heavily armed militants tried to sneak into Pakistan’s territory during the temporary ceasefire between Islamabad and Kabul. Acting on precise intelligence, Pakistani forces launched an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Mohmand district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, targeting the militants before they could carry out any terror activities.

The operation led to a fierce exchange of fire that lasted several hours, resulting in dozens of Khawarij being neutralized, while several others were injured. Security personnel swiftly cordoned off the area and initiated a comprehensive clearance operation to ensure no terrorist elements remain in the vicinity.

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Footage from the scene showed militant movements shortly before the operation began, confirming that the group had crossed over from Afghanistan with plans to conduct terrorist attacks inside Pakistan.

This latest Pakistan Army Mohmand Operation comes amid rising tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Earlier this week, Pakistan’s security forces eliminated 34 terrorists in three separate IBOs across North Waziristan, South Waziristan, and Bannu districts under the ongoing counterterrorism campaign Azm-e-Istehkam.

The campaign, approved by the federal apex committee on the National Action Plan, aims to wipe out all foreign-backed terror networks operating within Pakistan. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “Sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian-sponsored terrorists found in the area.”