According to recent reports from government officials, over 8,000 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists, also referred to as “Fitna al-Khawarij,” are currently active in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). These militants have established checkpoints on key roads, including the CPEC Road, DI Khan-Bannu Road, and in Tank, exacerbating security challenges in the region.
🔍 Key Details:
Infiltration and Presence:
The terrorists crossed into Pakistan from Afghanistan via lesser-known routes along the porous border.
They are present in multiple districts, including Peshawar, Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Swat, Shangla, and the merged districts.
Approximately 800 terrorists are concentrated in Bajaur and Khyber districts alone.
Security Impact:
KP has witnessed over 600 terrorism incidents in the first eight months of 2025, resulting in 138 civilian deaths and 352 injuries.
Security forces face difficulties in retaliating due to militants blending into the general population and launching attacks.
Government Response:
Security forces have conducted 190 operations in August alone, killing 39 terrorists and arresting 110.
Day-night patrols have been initiated on the CPEC Road in cooperation with the Motorway Police.
💎 Conclusion:
The situation underscores the persistent threat posed by TTP militants in KP, facilitated by cross-border infiltration and complex terrain.
