US EditionPak Army Chief Asim Munir Joins Last Rites of Major Tied to Abhinandan's Capture
- Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, known for capturing Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman in 2019, was killed during a confrontation with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan fighters in South Waziristan.
- The clash occurred during an intelligence-based operation against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan , a militant group formed in 2007 to impose strict Islamic law across Pakistan.
- The operation led to the death of Major Shah, the elimination of 11 TTP militants, and injuries to seven others; his funeral, attended by Army Chief Asim Munir, took place at his hometown military base in Rawalpindi.
- Munir commended Shah's courage during intense opposition, noting that he sacrificed his life while exemplifying the highest standards of valor, and emphasized that Pakistan remains forever indebted to its martyrs.
- Major Shah’s death underscores ongoing conflict between Pakistani forces and the TTP, highlighting persistent security challenges despite prior military actions like the 2019 Balakot airstrikes after the Pulwama attack.
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Pak Army chief Asim Munir joins last rites of major tied to Abhinandan's capture
Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir attended the funeral of Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, the officer who had earlier claimed responsibility for capturing Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman following the 2019 aerial dogfight that occurred after India’s Balakot air strike in response to the Pulwama terror attack. Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir(AP) The 37-year-old officer was killed during a clash
Owe eternal debt: Munir at funeral of Pak officer who captured Abhinandan Varthaman
Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir attended the funeral of a Pakistani Major who was involved in the capture of Indian Air Force officer Abhinandan Varthaman in 2019. The 37-year-old was killed in a clash with Pakistani Taliban terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Asim Munir attends funeral of Pakistan Army major Moiz Abbas Shah who claimed to capture Abhinandan Varthaman
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