Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Pakistani Major Killed in TTP Ambush, Army Chief Attends Funeral
Major Moiz Abbas Shah, a Pakistani army officer, was killed in an attack by the TTP militant group.
He was known for claiming to capture Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman in 2019.
Army Chief Asim Munir attended his funeral.
Reports vary on the exact number of casualties from the attack, with some sources reporting 14 deaths, while others suggest six.
The event highlights the ongoing conflict and the military's response.
Major Moiz Abbas Shah was killed in a TTP ambush.
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir attended Shah's funeral.
Shah claimed to have captured Indian Air Force Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman in 2019.
Multiple media reports suggest the attack resulted in the deaths of 14 Pakistani personnel.
Some social media accounts claim six personnel, including Shah, died.
- Who
- Major Moiz Abbas Shah, Asim Munir, TTP militants.
- What
- Major Moiz Abbas Shah was killed in a TTP ambush.
- When
- Tuesday, as reported in the existing summary.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated in the provided text, but previously in South Waziristan.
- Why
- Due to a TTP ambush.
Media Reports
Social Media Accounts
Casualty Numbers
Media Reports
14 Pakistani personnel died in the attack.
Social Media Accounts
Six personnel, including Shah, died in the attack.
- Deceased
- Major Moiz Abbas Shah
- Cause of Death
- Killed in action
- Attended Funeral
- Asim Munir
- Involved Group
- Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
- Captured
- Abhinandan Varthaman in 2019
- Casualty Reports
- Varying numbers of Pakistani personnel deaths
Sources
Pakistan Army Major Who Claimed Abhinandan Varthaman’s Capture Killed In Encounter With TTP
Pakistan: Major who had claimed he captured Group Captain Abhinandan killed
Pak Soldier Who Captured India's Fighter Ace, Abhinandan Varthaman, Killed
Who was Moiz Abbas Shah? Pak officer, who captured IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman in 2019, killed
Pakistani Officer Linked To Abhinandan Capture Dies In Taliban Attack
BREAKING: Pak Army Officer Who Claimed to Capture IAF Pilot Abhinandan Varthaman Shot Dead in Encounter
Pakistan Army Major killed in gun battle with Taliban militants – Who was Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah?
Pakistan Army officer, who captured IAF pilot Abhinandan in 2019, killed
Pak officer, who captured IAF pilot Abhinandan, killed
Pakistani Soldier Who Captured Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman Shot Dead By TTP
Pak officer, who captured IAF pilot Abhinandan in 2019, killed
Pakistan Army Officer, Who Captured IAF Pilot Abhinandan in 2019, Killed
Pak Major Who Captured Abhinandan In 2019 Killed, Asim Munir Attends Funeral
Pakistan Army officer, who captured IAF pilot Abhinandan in 2019, killed
