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 8 August, 2024 at 10:30 AM, a report stated that two men were shot dead near Myin Ywar Gyi Village in Myitthar Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victims were U Hla Thein (54 years old), a 100-household elder and U Phyo Wai Oo (30 years old), both residents of Myin Ywar Ka Lay Village in Myitthar Township. They were travelling by car to Myin Ywar Gyi Village. When they arrived near Myin Ywar Gyi Village, two so-called PDF terrorists arriving by a motorcycle, forced their car to stop and opened fire. As a result, both men died on the spot, it is reported.
Similarly, on 8 August at 3:40 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Myothar (East) Village, Ngazun Township. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Htay Win (48 years old), a resident of the village. While he was on the road near his home, approximately 11 so-called PDF terrorists arriving by four motorcycles opened fire on him, accusing him of being an “Informant, Decoy”. As a result, U Htay Win died on the spot, it is reported.
Likewise, on 9 August at 8:45 AM, a report stated that a man was found dead with gunshot wounds near Gway Gyi Kone Village in Patheingyi Township. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that an approximately 30-year-old man (whose identity is under investigation) had been shot dead by a terrorist group on the roadside outskirts of the village. The deceased was transported to Mandalay Public Hospital for examination, it is reported.
Likewise, on 9 August at 10:00 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Nyaung Zauk Village, Meiktila Township. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Saw Lwin (58 years old), a resident of the village. He was travelling on his motorcycle with his wife, Daw Khin San Ngwe (53 years old), from their home to Yae Wai Village. When they arrived in front of a public rest-house near a junction along the Meiktila-Kyaukpadaung Road, two so-called PDF terrorists, who were awaiting them, opened fire and then fled. As a result, U Saw Lwin died on the spot, while Daw Khin San Ngwe was not injured, 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.
Two men shot dead near Myin Ywar Gyi Village in Myitthar Township of
Mandalay Region.
A man shot dead in Myothar (East) Village, Ngazun Township of
Mandalay Region.
