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 14 August, 2024 at 7:50 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead near Sin Tal Village in Tada-U Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Village Administrator U Thaung Oo (64 years old) a resident of the village. The victim had been travelling to Pyu Kan Village on his motorcycle along the Sin Tal- Ka Toe Seik road. When he reached the outskirts of Sin Tal Village, a so-called PDF terrorist group opened fire on him. As a result, the victim died on the spot, it is reported.
Similarly, at 12:05 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Za Yit Myaung Village, Minhla Township of Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Tun Tun Lwin (50 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.
Similarly, at 7:45 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead and another was injured in Nyaung Wun Village, Kyaukse Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victims were U Tin Hlaing (75 years old) and his son U Myint Zaw (44 years old) both residents of the village. The incident occurred when five so-called PDF terrorists arrived at their yard and opened fire on them. As a result, U Tin Hlaing died on the spot, while U Myint Zaw sustained gunshot injuries. The deceased and injured men were transported to Kyaukse Township Public Hospital for examination and medical treatment, 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 near Sin Tal Village,Tada-U Township of Mandalay Region.
A man shot dead in Za Yit Myaung Village, Minhla Township of Bago Region.
A man shot dead and another injured in Nyaung Wun Village, Kyaukse Township of Mandalay Region.
