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10 militants killed in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations
Security forces killed 10 militants and injured 16 others in intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday (August 12, 2026), police said. The operations in Bannu district followed surveillance of militant…
The Story in Brief
Security forces killed 10 militants and injured 16 others in intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday (August 12, 2026), police said. The operations in Bannu district followed surveillance of militant hideouts. Drones and quadcopters were used to target militants hiding at different locations, including near an Islamic seminary that was evacuated beforehand.
Police said militants opened fire, prompting security forces to respond. Several hideouts were destroyed, and weapons and ammunition recovered. This follows a similar operation on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) in the Jani Khel area, where two militants were killed. Search and clearance operations continued.
The Indian Opinion
Reports of militant casualties from official sources often lack independent verification. While Pakistan’s security forces claim success against militancy, the distinction between combatants and civilians in crossfire remains blurred. The use of drones raises concerns about civilian safety, even with prior evacuations. A credible count of civilian casualties, if any, would clarify the actual cost of these operations.
Source: thehindu.com
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