In some townships across States and Regions, armed terrorists instigated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are civil servants, 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 2 July, 2024 at 3:25 PM, security personnel received a report of a man was shot and stabbed in Ai Hlyar (South) Village, Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Region. When security personnel arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Village Administrator U Chit Thein (47 years old) and a resident of the village. While he was in his house, five so-called PDF terrorists arrived by two motorcycles, opened fire and stabbed him. As a result, U Chit Thein died on the spot, it is reported.
Similarly, at 9:00 PM, security personnel received a report of a man was shot dead in Ka Tel Village, Kyaukse Township. When security personnel arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Khin Maung Than (57 years old) and a resident of the village. While he was in his house, two so-called PDF terrorists arrived by a motorcycle and opened fire on him. As a result, U Khin Maung Than 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 civilian in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.
A man was killed by shooting and stabbing in Ai Hlyar (South) Village, Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Region.
A man shot dead in Ka Tel Village, Kyaukse Township, Mandalay Region.
