In some townships across States and Regions, armed terrorists motivated 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 4 July, 2024 at 8:30 AM, security personnel received a report of a man was injured by gunfire in Nan Da Wun Ward, Monywa Township, Sagaing Region. When security personnel arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Aung Tun (45 years old) and a resident of the ward. While he was returning on his black “Scoopy” motorcycle after dropping off his daughter, Ma Kyi Phyu Tun at the “Kid Garden” pre-school on Thiri Mingalar Street, a so-called PDF terrorist opened fire on him and robbed his motorcycle before fleeing. As a result, U Aung Tun sustained gunshot injuries and was transported to Monywa District Public Hospital for medical treatment, it is reported.
Similarly, at 2:20 PM, security personnel received a report of a man injured by gunfire in Kyun Lone Oak Shaung Ward, Chanmyatharzi Township, Mandalay Region. When security personnel arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Tin Lin (54 years old) a 100-household elder and a resident of the ward. He had been inside the “Ngwe Sandar” tea shop located on 104 (B) Street, between 84th and 85th Street, when two so-called PDF terrorists arrived by a motorcycle and opened fire on him before fleeing. As a result, U Tin Lin sustained gunshot injuries and was transported to Mandalay Public Hospital for medical treatment, it is reported.
Similarly, at 4:15 PM, security personnel received a report of a man was shot dead in Ma Gyi Kone Gyi Village, Myothit Township, Magway Region. When security personnel arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Aung Naing Lin (32 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 accusing him of being a “Decoy”. As a result, U Aung Naing Lin died on the spot, it is reported.
Similarly, at 7:15 PM, security personnel received a report of a man was dead by shooting and stabbing in Aw-Zar Taw Village, Chauk Township. When security personnel arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Village Administrator U Tin Ngwe (aka) U Kyaw Kyaw (66 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. Additionally, the terrorists took two mobile phones and a motorcycle from his house. As a result, U Tin Ngwe (aka) U Kyaw Kyaw died on the spot, it is reported.
Similarly, at 3:00 PM, security personnel received a report of a man was shot dead in Thein Kone Village, Paungde Township, Bago Region. When security personnel arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Village Administrator U Ye Min Htay (aka) Jim Me (42 years old) and a resident of the village. While he was in a hut near the village, four so-called PDF terrorists arrived and opened fire on him. As a result, U Ye Min Htay (aka) Jim Me 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 officials and civilians in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.
A man shot dead in Ma Gyi Kone Gyi Village,
Myothit Township, Magway Region.
A man was killed by shooting and stabbing in Aw-Zar Taw Village,
Chauk Township, Magway Region.
A man shot dead in Thein Kone Village, Paungde Township,
Bago Region.
