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 12 August, 2024 at 3:30 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead near Sein Pu Ywar Thit Village in Minhla Township of Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Village Administrator U Than Myint (54 years old) a resident of Sin Tal Kone Village in Minhla Township. The victim was returning to his village on a motorcycle from Minhla Town. When he arrived near Sein Pu Ywar Thit Village, two so-called PDF terrorists who had been following him on a motorcycle, opened fire and then fled. As a result, the victim died on the spot, it is reported.
Similarly, at 9:00 PM, a report stated that a woman 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 Daw Maw (52 years old) a resident of the village. The victim was at her house, six so-called PDF terrorists arrived and opened fire on her. 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 civilian in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.
A man shot dead near Sein Pu Ywar Thit Village in Minhla Township of Bago Region.
