Pakistan security forces eliminate 21 militants, including four ring leaders, in North Waziristan

Pakistani security forces carried out intelligence‑based operations in the Miran Shah area of North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing 21 militants. Among the dead were four identified ring leaders – Khalid Raza alias Salar, Muftoon, Musa and Imran alias Ayan – who were described as India‑backed Fitna al‑Khawarij operatives involved in attacks on security forces and civilians.

The operation recovered weapons and ammunition and is part of the ongoing counter‑terrorism drive under the national vision "Azm‑e‑Istehkam" approved by the Federal Apex Committee. It follows earlier strikes that have brought the total number of militants killed in recent coordinated actions in the district to 48.