--- title: "Security forces kill four militants in Dera Ismail Khan operation" description: "Most outlets led with the successful intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan that resulted in the killing of four militants, often identifying them as belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij. A few, like BOL News, added that weapons, ammunition, and Afghan currency were recovered. Associated Press of Pakistan and Daily Times also mentioned the group's affiliation with Fitna al-Khawarij, while others used more general terms like \"terrorists\" or \"militants.\" Additionally, one Associated Press of Pakistan excerpt noted Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi commending the security forces, a detail not included in other headlines." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/11172-four-terrorists-killed-in-dera-ismail-khan-intelligence site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Security forces kill four militants in Dera Ismail Khan operation pakistan · updated 29 Sep 2026, 4:48 AM PKT · 28–29 Sep 2026 · 10 articles from 8 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 8 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the successful intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan that resulted in the killing of four militants, often identifying them as belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij. A few, like BOL News, added that weapons, ammunition, and Afghan currency were recovered. Associated Press of Pakistan and Daily Times also mentioned the group's affiliation with Fitna al-Khawarij, while others used more general terms like "terrorists" or "militants." Additionally, one Associated Press of Pakistan excerpt noted Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi commending the security forces, a detail not included in other headlines. ## Same story from 8 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Business Recorder** — [Four terrorists killed in DI Khan](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441684/four-terrorists-killed-in-di-khan) · 29 Sep 2026, 4:48 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed four terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security sources said on Monday. According to the sources, the operation was conducted under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision following intelligence regarding the movement of terrorists in the area. Security forces closely monitored the ... - **Daily Times** — [Four militants killed in Dera Ismail Khan operation](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1559669/four-militants-killed-in-dera-ismail-khan-operation/) · 29 Sep 2026, 12:19 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces killed four militants during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, officials said Monday. The operation targeted militants based on intelligence about their movements in the area. Read More: Three traffic police personnel martyred in Tank attack According to security sources, forces monitored the suspected militants before launching the operation. They successfull... - **Dawn** — [Security forces kill 4 terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan IBO: state media](https://www.dawn.com/news/2033323/security-forces-kill-4-terrorists-in-dera-ismail-khan-ibo-state-media) · 28 Sep 2026, 11:38 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces killed four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan on Monday, state-run APP reported citing sources. The report said the slain terrorists belonged to Fitna-al-Khawarij, a term the state uses for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. The sources said that the operation was conducted based on close intelligence-based surve... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Naqvi commends security forces after DI Khan operation, four militants killed](https://www.app.com.pk/national/naqvi-commends-security-forces-after-di-khan-operation-four-militants-killed/) · 28 Sep 2026, 10:56 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday praised security forces for carrying out a successful operation against militants in Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan), where four militants were killed. - **BOL News** — [Security forces kill 4 terrorists in D.I. Khan during IBO](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/security-forces-kill-4-terrorists-in-di-khan-during-ibo) · 28 Sep 2026, 9:25 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces killed four suspected terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan and recovered weapons, ammunition and Afghan currency during an intelligence-based operation. - **Abb Takk News** — [Four militants killed in DI Khan security operation](https://abbtakk.tv/four-militants-killed-in-di-khan-security-operation/) · 28 Sep 2026, 8:40 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > D.I.KHAN: Security forces killed four suspected militants during an intelligence-led operation in Dera Ismail Khan district, according to security sources. The sources said the group had been monitored before troops moved against them. Weapons, ammunition and Afghan currency were reportedly recovered from the site. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the... - **24 News HD** — [Four terrorists killed in Dera Ismail Khan intelligence-based operation](https://www.24newshd.tv/28-Sep-2026/four-terrorists-killed-dera-ismail-khan-intelligence-based-operation) · 28 Sep 2026, 6:48 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces killed four terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security sources said. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Four Tarrorists ‘sent to hell’ in Intelligence-Based Operation in D.I. Khan](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/28-Sep-2026/four-tarrorists-sent-to-hell-in-intelligence-based-operation-in-d-i-khan) · 28 Sep 2026, 6:41 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > DERA ISMAIL KHAN – Security forces carried out successful intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing four militants affiliated with Fitna al-Khawarij. According to security sources, the operation was conducted under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision following intelligence regarding the movement of militants in the area. Security personnel kept a close watch... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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