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 13 August, 2024 at 4:45 PM, a report stated that two men and two women were shot dead in Khyo Pin Su Village, Chauk Township of Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victims were U Maung Nyo (68 years old), U Zaw Zaw Aung (40 years old), Daw Zar Zar Lin (37 years old) and Daw Htay (52 years old) all residents of the village. While the victims were at U Maung Nyo’s house, five so-called PDF terrorists arrived by car and opened fire on them. As a result, all victims died on the spot. Additionally, the terrorists took two cars parked in front of the house, it is reported.
Similarly, at 4:50 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Baw Di Kone Village, Paukkhaung Township of Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Baw Di Kone Village Tract Administrator U Maung Win (56 years old) a resident of the village. When the victim was at his house, two so-called PDF terrorists arrived by a motorcycle and opened fire on him. 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.
Two men and two women shot dead in Chauk Township of Magway Region.
A man shot dead in Paukkhaung Township of Bago Region.
