Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Pakistan Security Forces Kill 13 Taliban Militants Near Afghan Border
Pakistani security forces raided a militant hideout near the Afghan border and killed 13 Pakistani Taliban fighters.
The military called the militants "Khwarij," a term for the Pakistani Taliban.
The militants were involved in previous attacks.
Pakistan accuses India of backing the militants, which India denies.
The TTP, aligned with the Afghan Taliban, has increased violence in recent years.
Many TTP leaders are believed to be in Afghanistan since 2021.
Pakistani forces raided a militant hideout near the Afghan border.
The raid resulted in the death of 13 Pakistani Taliban fighters.
The military referred to the militants as "Khwarij".
Militants were involved in previous attacks including a suicide bombing.
Pakistan accuses India of backing the Pakistani Taliban, which India denies.
- Who
- Pakistani security forces and Pakistani Taliban militants.
- What
- Pakistani security forces killed 13 Pakistani Taliban fighters in a raid.
- When
- September 24
- Where
- Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, near the Afghan border.
- Why
- Military states militants were involved in previous attacks, including a suicide bombing in 2023.
- Incident Date
- September 24
- Location
- Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan
- Casualties
- 13 militants killed
- Alleged Involvement
- Militants involved in prior attacks, including 2023 suicide bombing
- Military's Term
- Militants were called "Khwarij"
