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Major Syed Moiz Shah, the officer who captured IAF pilot Abhinandan in 2019, was killed fighting TTP militants. COAS Gen Asim Munir attended his funeral with full military honors. Read more on Dynamite News
Asim Munir attends funeral of Pakistan Army major Moiz Abbas Shah (Image Source: Internet)
Islamabad: In a fierce encounter, Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has killed Major Syed Moiz Abhas Shah, the officer who had captured the intrepid Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman during a dogfight in February soon after India's response to the Pulawama terrorist attack.
After his killing, his funeral was held with full military honors in his hometown, which was also attended by the Pakistan army chief marshal, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
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The ISPR statement quoted Munir and stated that Major Syed Moiz Abbas fought bravely in the face of resistance and ultimately laid down his life in the line of duty, upholding the highest traditions of bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism.
Who was Major Syed Moiz Abhas Shah?
He joined the Pakistani Army in 2011 and later became a member of the Special Services Group (SSG). At the time of his death, he was serving in the volatile Waziristan region.
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After his passing, it was revealed that he was the same officer who had captured Abhinandan and protected him from mob violence, according to local media reports.
A video clip of an old interview with Geo TV, shared on social media, shows Moiz—then a captain—describing the details of capturing Abhinandan.
In a recent mission, Shah was at the forefront of a raid targeting TTP militants. During the clash, Shah and 27-year-old Lance Naik Jibran Ullah were killed. Pakistani forces, however, succeeded in eliminating at least 11 militants and wounding seven more.
What is Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)?
With the aim of enforcing strict Islamic laws, the Pakistani Taliban, Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was established in 2007 within Pakistan. Pakistan has held the TTP accountable for numerous attacks throughout the years across the nation. It is also being alleged that TTP has its close and strong ties with Al-Qaeda.
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