RAWALPINDI – Funeral prayer of Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, who embraced martyrdom in an operation while bravely fighting against Indian sponsored terrorists in Sararogha, South Waziristan, was offered at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, Federal minister for interior, senior serving military and civil officials, officers and soldiers attended the funeral.
“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. The entire nation stands united in grief and pride, saluting his ultimate sacrifice for the defence of the country. We owe an eternal debt to our martyrs. The blood of our Shuhada is the foundation of our nation’s strength”. COAS said.
The body of the martyred officer has been taken to his native home town where he will be laid to rest with full military honours.
A day earlier, eleven Indian sponsored terrorists were killed and seven got injured by security forces in an intelligence-based operation in general area of Sararogha.
According to ISPR, the operation was conducted on the reported presence of Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij.
During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khwarij location.
However, during the intense fire exchange, a brave officer Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, who was leading his troops from the front, fought gallantly and paid the ultimate sacrifice along with another brave son of soil Lance Naik Jibran Ullah.
Major Moiz Shaheed was renowned for his courage and daring actions in numerous operations conducted against the terrorists.
