Crackdown on Terror: Pakistan Strikes Down 24 India-Backed Militants in Bannu

In a significant blow to terrorism, Pakistani security forces have successfully neutralized at least 24 militants backed by India in the Bannu district. The operation was launched in response to a recent surge in terror activities, including a vehicle-borne suicide bombing that targeted law enforcement agencies and innocent civilians. The militants, belonging to the Indian-proxy group Fitna Al-Khwarij, were involved in various terrorist activities and the killing of civilians. Following intense fire exchanges, the security forces were able to eliminate the militants and recover weapons and ammunition from them. The operation is part of the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign, 'Azm-e-Istehkam', which aims to wipe out foreign-sponsored terrorism from the country.