A foreign militant has made a series of allegations against Fitna-ul-Khawarij, a terrorist group accused of manipulating religious teachings to incite violence against the Pakistan Army.
The individual, identified as Ehsanullah, son of Abdul Janan and belonging to the Mehsud tribe, said he had supported several senior commanders — Badri, Mushtaq, Grenade, and Islamuddin — over a three-year period.
In a confession aired by PTV News and subsequently broadcast by multiple private channels, he claimed the group targeted young people, encouraging them to carry out attacks on police stations, use armoured vehicles in assaults, and join other violent activities.
Allegations of Exploitation and Misuse of Religion
According to Ehsanullah, some commanders exploited vulnerable youth for personal benefit, urging them toward “immoral behaviour” while presenting themselves as religious authorities.
He alleged that the group wrongfully branded the Pakistan Army as non-Muslim in order to justify violence, while claiming that the group’s own actions contradicted basic Islamic teachings. He said he had personally observed army personnel performing prayers regularly.
The militant added that he himself learned how to offer prayers and recite the Kalima only after exposure to the army, describing it as a turning point that led him to denounce the group.
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Appeal to Youth and Ongoing Security Operations
In the video, Ehsanullah appealed to young people not to fall prey to extremist narratives and urged them to support state institutions in countering terrorism. He said Fitna-ul-Khawarij’s activities had caused “widespread destruction” and suffering among local communities.
Security forces, meanwhile, continue operations targeting militant networks accused of spreading violence and sectarian hatred under the guise of religion. Officials maintain that efforts to dismantle Fitna-ul-Khawarij’s presence in Pakistan are ongoing.
Broadcast and Media Circulation
The confession was first aired live by state broadcaster PTV News, after which several private television networks carried the footage, amplifying its reach nationwide.
