QILA SAIFULLAH: Security sources reported that forces killed an alleged commander of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, Adil Shah, during an intelligence-based operation in Qila Saifullah on Sunday. State-run Radio Pakistan identified Shah by his alias, Darvesh.
According to security sources, he was affiliated with the banned group Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), often referred to in Pakistan as “Fitna-al-Khawarij.”
State-run Radio Pakistan carried the account and identified Shah as Darvesh. Security sources said he belonged to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Pakistan uses the term “Fitna-al-Khawarij” for the group. They alleged Shah joined the organisation in December 2020. He has managed its finances since 2024.
Shah also arranged permanent accommodation for foreign militants in Zhob, Sherani and Shaban, the sources claimed. They linked him to attacks on security forces and kidnappings for ransom since 2022.
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Authorities had registered 19 first information reports against Shah. A Rs2.5 million bounty was also placed on his head. Security sources described the operation as part of Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-3.
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti praised the forces in a post on X, saying the operation showed their professional expertise and readiness.
Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies recorded 225 militant attacks nationwide last month. That was a 13.1% rise from 199 attacks in August.
Its data put terrorism-related deaths at 259 and injuries at 242. Balochistan accounted for 131 attacks, or 58.2% of the national total.
