Clash in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Operation Against Terrorist Stronghold

An intense operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, saw the deaths of 19 TTP terrorists and 11 soldiers as security forces targeted the group in Orakzai district. The operation reflects rising tensions following the TTP's end to a ceasefire in 2022, intensifying attacks in the region.

A fierce military operation against the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) unfolded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, resulting in significant casualties. The operation claimed the lives of 19 terrorists and 11 soldiers, highlighting a surge in militant violence in the region.

Conducted in the Orakzai district on October 7-8, the operation targeted terrorist elements identified as 'Fitna al-Khawarij.' The military's efforts follow the TTP's withdrawal from a ceasefire agreement with the government in November 2022, which has fueled an increase in attacks on security forces.

According to the Centre for Research and Security Studies, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has suffered the most from violence, with more than 96% of the country's incidents occurring in this region and neighboring Balochistan by 2025, largely due to their porous borders with Afghanistan.

(With inputs from agencies.)