Security forces have dismantled two terrorist hideouts during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali, recovering explosives, weapons and ammunition. The operation took place in Muzak village, located on the southern outskirts of Mir Ali, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), troops discovered that the hideouts had been established inside mosques. The military’s media wing also reported that terrorists stored explosive materials and operated torture cells at these locations.
Security Forces Recover Explosives and Weapons from Mosques
During the intelligence-based operation, security personnel searched and sanitised both hideouts belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij. The operation led to the recovery of a substantial cache of prepared improvised explosive devices (IEDs), explosive-making materials, weapons and ammunition.
Fitna al-Khawarij is the terminology used by the state for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
In its statement, ISPR said the terrorists had “deliberately established hideouts in Masajid to store explosive materials and also were running torture cells there”. It further described the activity as a serious violation of religious principles.
The statement added that, “this reprehensible desecration of places of worship by Indian proxy Fitna Al Khwarij serves yet another clear evidence of their utter disregard of fundamental teachings of Islam.”
ISPR Announces Further Counterterrorism Operations
ISPR maintained that the terrorists had no connection with Islam and accused them of receiving facilitation from the Afghan Taliban. It rejected their religious interpretation and condemned their alleged misuse of Islamic teachings.
The military’s media wing stated that their “perverted interpretation and misuse of our great religion is unacceptable and fully rejected by proud and righteous people of KP and Pakistan”.
Meanwhile, security forces launched a further sanitisation operation to identify and eliminate any remaining terrorist hideouts in the surrounding area.
ISPR reaffirmed that Pakistan’s counterterrorism campaign would continue under the vision of Azm-i-Istehkam. It stated:
“Relentless counter-terrorism campaign under vision Azm-i-Istehkam by security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out [the] menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.”
President Zardari and KP Governor Praise Security Forces
President Asif Ali Zardari praised security personnel for successfully conducting the intelligence-based operation. He particularly appreciated their professionalism and condemned the use of religious sites for storing explosives.
“Using mosques to store explosives and as centres of violence is a blatant violation of Islam’s fundamental teachings,” he said on X.
The president also criticised terrorist elements allegedly operating with Afghan Taliban support. He stressed that religious interpretations used to justify violence were unacceptable.
“Terrorist elements operating with the support of the Afghan Taliban have no connection to Islam. Arbitrary interpretations and misuse of religion are unacceptable,” the president stressed.
Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi described the incident as deeply distressing. However, he also commended security forces for their successful operation.
He called for intensified intelligence-based operations to restore peace across the province. Furthermore, he reaffirmed his support for security personnel working to establish lasting stability in KP.
Terrorist Attacks Increase Across Pakistan
The latest operation comes amid continuing security challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Both provinces have experienced repeated terrorist attacks and counterterrorism operations.
According to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), Pakistan’s security situation remained volatile between October 30 and November 5, 2026.
The institute recorded 49 militant attacks nationwide during the reporting period, compared with 31 attacks in the previous week. These incidents resulted in 25 deaths and 21 injuries.
Meanwhile, security forces have continued operations against militant networks across the country. On October 8, troops killed nine terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan.
A day earlier, security forces eliminated 18 terrorists in separate engagements across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
The latest discoveries in Mir Ali highlight the continuing security challenges facing Pakistan, as security forces intensify efforts against militant networks and their infrastructure.
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