--- title: "Security forces kill eight militants in North Waziristan operation" description: "Most outlets reported that security forces killed eight militants in an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, with several noting the recovery of weapons and ammunition. A few also identified the group as Fitna al-Khwarij or Fitna al-Khawaraj. Geo News uniquely referred to the militants as \"India-backed,\" a framing not present in other excerpts. Most descriptions of the operation were neutral and factual, focusing on the number of militants killed and the intelligence-based nature of the operation." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10363-eight-militants-killed-in-north-waziristan-operation site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Security forces kill eight militants in North Waziristan operation pakistan · updated 24 Sep 2026, 10:57 PM PKT · 24 Sep 2026 · 13 articles from 12 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 12 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that security forces killed eight militants in an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, with several noting the recovery of weapons and ammunition. A few also identified the group as Fitna al-Khwarij or Fitna al-Khawaraj. Geo News uniquely referred to the militants as "India-backed," a framing not present in other excerpts. Most descriptions of the operation were neutral and factual, focusing on the number of militants killed and the intelligence-based nature of the operation. ## Same story from 12 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Pakistan Today** — [Eight terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/24/eight-terrorists-killed-in-north-waziristan-ibo) · 24 Sep 2026, 10:57 PM PKT - **Daily Times** — [Eight terrorists killed during North Waziristan IBO](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1557741/eight-terrorists-killed-during-north-waziristan-ibo/) · 24 Sep 2026, 7:59 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces killed eight terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan. Security sources said the operation targeted terrorist hideouts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The sources identified the militants as members of Fitna al Khawarij. According to security sources, the terrorists’ hideouts were completely destroyed during the operation. The militants reportedly attempted t... - **Dawn** — [8 terrorists killed in KP's North Waziristan: security sources](https://www.dawn.com/news/2032334/8-terrorists-killed-in-kps-north-waziristan-security-sources) · 24 Sep 2026, 4:31 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces killed eight terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan during an intelligence-based operation (IBO), security sources said on Thursday. The sources said the terrorists belonged to Fitna al Khawarij — a term the state uses for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The hideouts used by the terrorists were also completely destroyed during th... - **BOL News** — [Security forces eliminate eight militants in North Waziristan](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/security-forces-eliminate-eight-militants-in-north-waziristan) · 24 Sep 2026, 3:47 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces dealt a fresh blow to militant groups in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, killing eight militants in an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan and destroying their hideouts, security sources said. - **Hum News English** — [Eight terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan](https://humenglish.com/latest/eight-terrorists-killed-in-intelligence-based-operation-in-north-waziristan/) · 24 Sep 2026, 3:28 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces killed eight terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, security sources said, adding that their hideouts were destroyed and a large cache of weapons and ammunition recovered. According to the Radio Pakistan, the operation was launched after intelligence indicated the presence of militants in the area. During the operation, security forces destroyed the t... - **24 News HD** — [Security forces destroy Khawaraj's hideouts in North Waziristan; eight killed](https://www.24newshd.tv/24-Sep-2026/security-forces-destroy-khawaraj-s-hideouts-north-waziristan-eight-killed) · 24 Sep 2026, 3:17 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces have killed eight members of the Fitna-al-Khawaraj during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in North Waziristan as part of ongoing actions against militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reported 24NewsHD TV reported on Thursday. - **Geo News** — [Security forces kill eight India-backed terrorists in North Waziristan IBO: sources](https://www.geo.tv/latest/683467-security-forces-kill-eight-india-backed-terrorists-in-north-waziristan-ibo-sources) · 24 Sep 2026, 2:42 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Army personnel travelling on a military vehicle. — AFP/ FileTerrorists’ hideouts destroyed in North Waziristan IBO: sources.Forces recover weapons, ammunition from terrorists: sources.Khawarij used mosque as shield, say security sources.Security forces... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Eight militants killed in North Waziristan operation](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330473788/eight-militants-killed-in-north-waziristan-operation) · 24 Sep 2026, 1:54 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > At least eight militants were killed in an intelligence-based operation in the North Waziristan border region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security sources said on Thursday. According to the sources, the hideouts of Fitna Al Khawarij militants were completely destroyed during the operation, while a large quantity of weapons, ammunition and other equipment was recovered from their possession. The sour... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Security forces kill eight terrorists in North Waziristan](https://www.app.com.pk/national/security-forces-kill-eight-terrorists-in-north-waziristan/) · 24 Sep 2026, 1:47 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > PESHAWAR, Sep 24 (APP):Security forces killed eight terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khwarij in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, during an intelligence-based operation and recovered a large quantity of weapons, ammunition, and other equipment from their possession. Security sources said that the hideouts used by the terrorists were also completely destroyed during the operation. They said ... - **Minute Mirror** — [8 terrorists killed in North Waziristan security o...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/8-terrorists-killed-in-north-waziristan-security-operation-634746/) · 24 Sep 2026, 1:41 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces killed eight terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, security sources said on Thursday - **Pakistan Observer** — [Security forces eliminate 8 terrorists in North Waziristan IBO](https://pakobserver.net/security-forces-eliminate-8-terrorists-in-north-waziristan-ibo/) · 24 Sep 2026, 1:29 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > PESHAWAR – Security forces killed eight militants during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security sources said. The… - **The Express Tribune** — [Eight terrorists killed in North Waziristan intelligence-based operation: security sources](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631152/eight-terrorists-killed-in-north-waziristan-intelligence-based-operation-security-sources) · 24 Sep 2026, 8:05 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > A large quantity of weapons, ammunition and other equipment was also recovered from the possession of slain terrorists ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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