Four terrorists, including key commander, killed in North Waziristan IBO: security sources
Key takeaways
- Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Spinwam area of North Waziristan, killing four terrorists, including a key militant commander, security sources said on Thursday.
- According to security sources, the slain commander — identified as Umar alias Jan Mir alias Tor Saqib — was reportedly carrying a bounty of Rs3 million on his head.
- He had also established underground bunkers, tunnels, and explosive traps around the Bobali Mosque area in Spinwam, the sources added.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan Four terrorists, including key commander, killed in North Waziristan IBO: security sources Security forces recover weapons after eliminating terrorists in Spinwam area operation, say sources By Zarmeen Zehra | Published May 21, 2026
Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Spinwam area of North Waziristan, killing four terrorists, including a key militant commander, security sources said on Thursday.
According to security sources, the slain commander — identified as Umar alias Jan Mir alias Tor Saqib — was reportedly carrying a bounty of Rs3 million on his head. The killed militant was a major mastermind behind attacks on security forces and civilians.