Security Forces kill key Afghan Commander of Fitna al-Khawarij Basir

Security forces killed a key Afghan commander of Fitna al-Khwarij, Basir, and arrested his Afghan accomplice during a successful operation in the Arjam Kili area of Saranan

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th May, 2026) Security forces killed a key Afghan commander of Fitna al-Khwarij, Basir, and arrested his Afghan accomplice during a successful operation in the Arjam Kili area of Saranan.

According to security sources, forces traced Fitna al-Khawarij commander Basir in the Shaban area based on intelligence reports. Basir was the son of Afghan commander Noorullah, who had planned multiple attacks on security forces.

Basir also served as the operational commander of infiltration groups attempting to enter through the Shaban area.

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Earlier, on February 22, 2026, security forces had killed a group of five suicide bombers linked to Fitna al-Khwarij in Pishin, reportedly operating under Basir’s supervision.

The killing of Basir is being viewed as a major success for security forces in the ongoing fight against terrorism.

Under Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, operations against Fitna al-Khwarij and Fitna al-Hindustan are continuing successfully.