Security forces kill eight terrorists in North Waziristan intelligence-based operation

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Where: militant hideoutsresolved to facility32.386, 69.670
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-09-24
Sourcing: 7 reports7 outlets carrying it · independence not established
How far this got: pinpointedlocated to facilityOptical coverageSub-metre commercial imagery was recommended; Sentinel-2 is the closest we carry at 10 m, so small objects will not resolve.

Summary

Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan on September 24, 2026, resulting in the deaths of eight militants. The operation destroyed militant hideouts and recovered a large quantity of weapons, ammunition, and other equipment. According to multiple reports, the militants attempted to use a mosque as cover during the operation, and security forces exercised caution to avoid damaging the place of worship while targeting the militants. Some reports identify the militants as belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij, while one source characterizes them as India-backed terrorists.

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located to facility

Timeline

33 recorded change(s). The ledger starts when this event was first folded: the initial observation is not recorded as a change, so an empty timeline means nothing has moved since, not that nothing is known.

1 more change(s) — the values are part of the event detail on paid plans. 32 change(s) before the history shown here.

Sources

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dunyanews.tv
- Security forces kill eight terrorists in North Waziristan operation | Dunya News2026-09-24
tribune.com.pk
- Eight terrorists killed in North Waziristan intelligence-based operation: security sources | The Express Tribune2026-09-24
pakobserver.net
- Security forces eliminate 8 terrorists in North Waziristan IBO - Pakistan Observer2026-09-24
radio.gov.pk
- Security forces kill eight terrorists in North Waziristan2026-09-24
bignewsnetwork.com
- Security forces kill 8 terrorists in NW Pakistan2026-09-24
geo.tv
- Security forces kill eight India-backed terrorists in North Waziristan IBO: sources2026-09-24
pakistantoday.com.pk
- Eight terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO - Pakistan Today2026-09-24

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