Pakistan Security Forces Kill 32 Terrorists in Northwest Operations
In a major 24-hour counter-terrorism operation ending July 30, 2026, Pakistani security forces killed 32 militants across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The most intense fighting occurred in Hangu district, where nine police personnel were killed and 28 injured after their convoy was ambushed during a retaliatory sweep. The military identified the targets as members of 'Fitna-al-Khawarij' (TTP) and 'Fitna-al-Hindustan,' seizing large caches of improvised explosive devices and heavy weaponry during the raids.
Date: July 30, 2026
Location: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Conflict: North-West Pakistan Insurgency
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 41
Source: Dawn / Asia News Network