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 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 29 September, 2024 at 7:00 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Yae Pyar Village, Paungde Township of Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Maung Than (42 years old), a resident of Sin Htoe Ai Village in Paungde Township. While the victim was at a football pitch near Yae Pyar Village, two so-called PDF terrorists arrived and opened fire on him. As a result, the victim died on the spot, it is reported.
Similarly, at 9:15 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Gangaw Taung Village, Yebyu Township of Tanintharyi Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Tin Myint (67 years old), a 100-household elder and resident of the village. While the victim was at his house with his family, four so-called PDF terrorists arriving by two motorcycles and opened fire on him before fleeing. As a result, the victim died on the spot, it is reported.
Similarly, on 30 September at 7:50 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Aung Chan Thar Village, Sagaing Township of Sagaing Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Ko Phyo Min Kyaw (20 years old), a resident of the village. While the victim was heading to a barber shop in the village, six so-called PDF terrorists arriving by three motorcycles and opened fire on the village main road. As a result, the victim 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 Yae Pyar Village, Paungde Township of Bago Region.
