Security Sources Say Nine Militants Killed in North Waziristan Operation
October 8, 2026 | Owais Shinwari — WAR MONITOR Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Desk
Pakistani security forces reportedly killed nine suspected militants during intelligence-based operations in the Palangzai, Nadeem Kot and Kot Khizri areas of North Waziristan, according to security sources.
The sources identified four of those killed as alleged militant commanders Khalid Raza, Kamran, Musa and Maftoom.
Security sources further claimed that several militant hideouts were destroyed and a substantial quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered during the operations.
The identities, affiliations and reported casualties have not been independently confirmed.
Independent verification is pending.
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