--- title: "Security forces kill 15 terrorists along Afghan border" description: "Most outlets reported that security forces killed 15 terrorists attempting to cross the Afghan border. One outlet led with the claim that the terrorists were \"India-backed,\" a detail not mentioned in the other excerpt, which described the engagement more generally." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/6214-15-terrorists-killed-as-security-forces-foil-infiltration site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Security forces kill 15 terrorists along Afghan border pakistan · latest filing 4 Sep 2026, 8:18 AM PKT · 3–4 Sep 2026 · 23 articles from 18 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 4 Sep 2026 — Security forces kill 15 terrorists along Afghan border (3 outlets) > Most outlets reported that security forces killed 15 terrorists attempting to cross the Afghan border. One outlet led with the claim that the terrorists were "India-backed," a detail not mentioned in the other excerpt, which described the engagement more generally. - **Daily Times** — [Forces foil infiltration bid along Afghan border, killing 15 India-backed terrorists](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1547757/forces-foil-infiltration-bid-along-afghan-border-killing-15-india-backed-terrorists/) · 4 Sep 2026, 8:18 AM PKT > Security forces successfully foiled an infiltration attempt by Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border opposite North Waziristan District, killing 15 Khwarij. “Own troops responded professionally and with patience to engage them successfully. As a result of precise and skillful engagement that lasted for thirty six hours, fifteen khwarij belonging to Indian spons... - **Dunya News** — [Security forces kill 15 militants attempting to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghanistan: ISPR](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/971114-security-forces-kill-15-militants-attempting-to-infiltrate-pakistan-fr) · 4 Sep 2026, 7:05 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the security forces for foiling the infiltration attempt along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border near North Waziristan. - **Business Recorder** — [Army eliminates 15 terrorists trying to cross Afghan border](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437854/army-eliminates-15-terrorists-trying-to-cross-afghan-border) · 4 Sep 2026, 5:12 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed 15 terrorists attempting to infiltrate into Pakistan from Afghanistan opposite North Waziristan District following a 36-hour engagement. According to the military’s media wing, the movement of a group belonging to the Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij was detected along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on the night of August 31-September 1. “Own troops responde... ### 3 Sep 2026 — Security forces kill 15 terrorists in foiled infiltration attempt along Pak-Afghan border (17 outlets) > Most outlets reported that security forces killed 15 terrorists during a thwarted infiltration attempt along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan, citing the ISPR as the source. While most described the operation as lasting 36 hours and noted the recovery of weapons and ammunition, a few outlets, such as Pakistan Observer, 24 News HD, and Associated Press of Pakistan, explicitly referred to the group as "Indian-sponsored" or "Indian proxy terrorists." Others, like the Express Tribune and Daily Times, mentioned the sponsorship or alignment of the group more briefly or omitted it altogether. The Associated Press of Pakistan also highlighted that the President and Prime Minister praised the security forces for the operation. Overall, the framing of the event was largely consistent, with variation in the emphasis on the alleged foreign sponsorship of the terrorists. - **Pakistan Today** — [Army eliminates 15 Indian-sponsored terrorists trying to cross Afghan border](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/03/army-eliminates-15-indian-sponsored-terrorists-trying-to-cross-afghan-border) · 3 Sep 2026, 10:05 PM PKT - **Abb Takk News** — [15 militants killed as security forces thwart infiltration attempt from Afghan border: ISPR](https://abbtakk.tv/15-militants-killed-as-security-forces-thwart-infiltration-attempt-from-afghan-border-ispr/) · 3 Sep 2026, 4:04 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Security forces have foiled an attempted cross-border infiltration and killed 15 India-sponsored Fitna al-Khawarij militants along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border opposite North Waziristan, the military’s media wing said Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the movement of a group of militants trying to enter Pakistan was detected during... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan says 15 militants killed while attempting to infiltrate Afghanistan border](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-says-15-militants-killed-while-attempting-to-infiltrate-afghanistan-border-3000195) · 3 Sep 2026, 12:44 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing - **BOL News** — [Pakistan foils militant infiltration along Afghan border, 15 killed](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/pakistan-foils-militant-infiltration-along-afghan-border-15-killed) · 3 Sep 2026, 12:40 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces intercept an attempted crossing into North Waziristan after a 36-hour operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan security forces foil border infiltration, kill 15 terrorists](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1547471/pakistan-security-forces-foil-border-infiltration-kill-15-terrorists/) · 3 Sep 2026, 12:35 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces killed 15 India-sponsored terrorists during an attempted infiltration along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The incident occurred opposite North Waziristan district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Inter-Services Public Relations confirmed the operation on Thursday. According to ISPR, security forces detected militant movement during the night of August 31 and September 1. The milita... - **Aaj News (English)** — [15 militants killed as security forces foil infiltration from Afghanistan](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330470662/15-militants-killed-as-security-forces-foil-infiltration-from-afghanistan) · 3 Sep 2026, 12:26 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces have foiled an attempt by Fitna Al Khawarij militants to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghanistan in North Waziristan, killing 15 militants, the military said on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the militants’ attempt to enter Pakistan from Afghanistan was successfully intercepted by security forces following a 36-hour operation. The military’s medi... - **Business Recorder** — [15 terrorists killed as security forces foil infiltration attempt along Pak-Afghan border: ISPR](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437752/15-terrorists-killed-as-security-forces-foil-infiltration-attempt-along-pak-afghan-border-ispr) · 3 Sep 2026, 12:20 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces have killed at least 15 terrorists in a 36-hour engagement after foiling an attempted infiltration along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border opposite North Waziristan, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the movement of a group of terrorists belonging to the Indian-sponsored Fitna Al Khwarij was detected during the nig... - **Hum News English** — [Security forces kill 15 terrorists attempting Pakistan-Afghanistan border infiltration: ISPR](https://humenglish.com/latest/security-forces-kill-15-terrorists-attempting-pakistan-afghanistan-border-infiltration-ispr/) · 3 Sep 2026, 12:13 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed 15 terrorists attempting to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghanistan opposite North Waziristan, the military’s media wing said on Thursday, after an engagement lasting 36 hours. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the movement of a group of militants belonging to what it calls Indian-sponsored Fitna Al Khwarij was detected on the night of... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Security Forces foil infiltration attempt along Pak-Afghan Border, kill 15 Khwarij](https://www.app.com.pk/national/security-forces-foil-infiltration-attempt-along-pak-afghan-border-kill-15-khwarij/) · 3 Sep 2026, 12:11 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces successfully foiled an infiltration attempt by Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border opposite North Waziristan District, killing 15 Khwarij. - **Geo News** — [15 India-sponsored terrorists killed, infiltration bid foiled along Pak-Afghan border: ISPR](https://www.geo.tv/latest/680452-15-india-sponsored-terrorists-killed-infiltration-bid-foiled-along-pak-afghan-border-ispr) · 3 Sep 2026, 12:07 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > Undated image shows a Pakistan Army soldier stands next to a border fence along KP and Afghanistan's Paktika province. — AFP/FileWeapons, ammunition recovered from killed terrorists: ISPRFitna al-Khawarij terrorists' attempt to disrupt peace foiled: ISPRSanitisation operation... - **24 News HD** — [Army eliminates 15 Indian-sponsored terrorists trying to cross Afghan border](https://www.24newshd.tv/03-Sep-2026/army-eliminates-15-indian-sponsored-terrorists-trying-cross-afghan-border) · 3 Sep 2026, 12:04 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan security forces targeted and killed 15 Indian-sponsored terrorists while thwarting an infiltration attempt at Pakistan-Afghanistan border along North Waziristan District, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Dawn** — [Security forces kill 15 terrorists trying to cross into Pakistan through Afghan border: ISPR](https://www.dawn.com/news/2027139/security-forces-kill-15-terrorists-trying-to-cross-into-pakistan-through-afghan-border-ispr) · 3 Sep 2026, 11:58 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces have killed 15 terrorists who were trying to infiltrate into Pakistan through its border with Afghanistan, the military’s media affairs wing said on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists had tried to cross into Pakistan’s North Waziristan district on the night between August 31 and September 1. Their movement, how... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Security forces kill 15 terrorists trying to infiltrate through Pak-Afghan border](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/03-Sep-2026/security-forces-kill-15-terrorists-trying-to-infiltrate-through-pak-afghan-border) · 3 Sep 2026, 11:54 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI – Security forces have killed 15 terrorists belonging to Indian-sponsored terrorists as an attempt to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border opposite North Waziristan district was foiled. The operation was carried out on night 31 August- 1 September 2026 when the security officials picked up the movement of terrorists near the border. ISPR said own troops […] - **Minute Mirror** — [15 militants killed in foiled Afghan border infilt...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/15-militants-killed-in-foiled-afghan-border-infiltration-623760/) · 3 Sep 2026, 11:52 AM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > Security forces have killed 15 militants who allegedly attempted to enter Pakistan from Afghanistan through the North Waziristan border, according - **ARY News (English)** — [Security forces foil infiltration attempt at Pak-Afghan border, kill 15 khwarij](https://arynews.tv/security-forces-foil-infiltration-attempt-at-pak-afghan-border) · 3 Sep 2026, 11:51 AM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI: Security forces foiled an infiltration attempt through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan District, ispr said. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Pakistani forces kill 15 Indian proxy terrorists as infiltration from Afghanistan thwarted](https://pakobserver.net/pakistani-forces-kill-15-indian-proxy-terrorists-as-infiltration-from-afghanistan-thwarted/) · 3 Sep 2026, 11:41 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI – Security forces have killed 15 terrorists belonging to Indian sponsored “Fitna Al Khwarij” terrorists when they were trying… - **The Express Tribune** — [Security forces kill 15 terrorists trying to infiltrate from Afghanistan: ISPR](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2627209/security-forces-kill-15-terrorists-trying-to-infiltrate-from-afghanistan-ispr) · 3 Sep 2026, 6:29 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Operation lasted 36 hours, significant quantity of weapons and ammunition was also recovered from terrorists ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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