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Major Moiz Abbas, the Pakistani officer who claimed to have captured Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman in 2019, was killed in a Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ambush on June 24, 2025.
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Mint
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- Mint
Pakistani goods worth ₹9 crore seized under ‘Op Deep Manifest'; DRI says items 'falsely declared as UAE-origin'
In a major crackdown on illegal imports, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 39 containers carrying 1,115 metric tonnes of goods of Pakistan origin, valued at approximately ₹ 9 crore, under the ongoing Operation Deep Manifest. The consignment was falsely declared as being of UAE origin to circumvent India's ban on Pakistani imports. The DRI confirmed that one individual—a partner of an importing firm—was arrested on 26 June 2025, as part of the operation which aims to curb violations of India's import policy in light of heightened national security concerns. This ban replaced the earlier measure of levying 200% customs duty on such imports. Despite this ban, certain importers have allegedly attempted to bypass restrictions by mis-declaring the country of origin and manipulating shipping documents. DRI's investigation revealed a sophisticated modus operandi involving transshipment of goods via Dubai, where Pakistani goods were re-routed through the Jebel Ali Port before entering Indian ports, mainly Nhava Sheva. In two significant seizures at Nhava Sheva port, the consignments were falsely declared as UAE-origin. However, as DRI uncovered, these goods were originally shipped from Karachi, Pakistan, to Dubai, before being loaded onto different containers destined for India. 'The consignments were falsely declared as UAE-origin, masking their Pakistani origin,' the DRI noted. 'Cargo movement trails from Karachi port, with transshipments at Jebel Ali port, en route to India, were established through document analysis and on-ground verification.' DRI informed in an official statement. The DRI investigation further revealed financial linkages with Pakistani entities and a network involving Pakistani and UAE nationals orchestrating the shipments. 'The entire modus operandi was orchestrated through a complex web of transactions aimed at obscuring the true origin of the goods—namely Pakistan,' the DRI said. DRI confirmed that money transfers and financial flows linked to Pakistani businesses were traced during the operation, raising concerns of illicit financial activity through trade routes. DRI launched Operation Deep Manifest as part of an enhanced strategy to protect India's economic and national security, especially in the context of ongoing threats and the earlier Operation Sindoor. The agency said it had intensified intelligence gathering and employed data analytics to detect and target high-risk shipments, especially of Pakistani goods.
Hindustan Times
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- Hindustan Times
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 with Taliban militants in the Sararogha area of South Waziristan, located near the Afghan border, on Tuesday. His funeral was held in his hometown at Chaklala Garrison in Rawalpindi. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed Munir's presence at the ceremony. '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 ISPR statement quoted the army chief as saying. The major was buried with full military honours, the statement added. Major Shah commissioned into Pakistani Army in 2011 Commissioned into the Pakistan Army in 2011, Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah later joined the elite Special Services Group (SSG) and was deployed in the volatile Waziristan region at the time of his death. Following his killing, local media reports identified him as the same officer who had captured Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman in 2019 and shielded him from a mob after his aircraft went down during a post-Balakot air clash. A resurfaced video from his earlier interview with Geo TV, where he appeared as a captain, shows Moiz recounting how he captured Abhinandan. The clip has been widely shared on social media since his death. The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also known as the Pakistan Taliban, emerged in 2007 as a coalition of various militant factions. Its stated goal is to enforce a rigid version of Islam across the country. The TTP, which Pakistan considers to be closely aligned with al-Qaeda, has been linked to numerous deadly attacks, including the 2008 bombing of Islamabad's Marriott Hotel, assaults on military installations, and the 2009 attack on army headquarters. Pakistan refers to the TTP as "Fitna al-Khawarij", referencing a historical group associated with rebellion and violence in early Islamic history. (With PTI inputs)
