In some townships across States and Regions, so-called PDF terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are administrative officials and innocent civilians who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 9 July, 2024 at 7:30 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Myothar (East) Village, Ngazun Township, Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Than Win (aka) Ka Lar (52 years old), a part-time employee at the Township Development Committee and a resident of the village. While he was at the northern entrance of Myothar market, four so-called PDF terrorists arrived by two motorcycles and opened fire on him before fleeing. As a result, U Than Win (aka) Ka Lar died on the spot, it is reported.
Similarly, at 8:40 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead near Kan Na Sint Village in Kyaukpadaung Township. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Village Tract Administrator U San Aye (56 years old) and a resident of the village. While he was farming in a chili plantation located next to the Meiktila-Kyaukpadaung Road near the village, four so-called PDF terrorists arrived by three motorcycles opened fire on him before fleeing. As a result, U San Aye died on the spot, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the killings and assassinations of administrative official and innocent civilians in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.
A man shot dead in Myothar (East) Village, Ngazun Township, Mandalay Region.
A man shot dead near Kan Na Sint Village, Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Region.
