In some townships across States and Regions, armed terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are civil servants, administrative officials and 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 23 July, 2024 at 7:20 PM, a report stated that a man had been shot dead in Ywar Thit Ward, Seikphyu Township of Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Ward Administrator U Nyunt Lwin (61 years old), a resident of the ward. While the victim was on his farm approximately four miles north of the ward, two so-called PDF terrorists arrived by a motorcycle, opened fire on him and then fled. As a result, the victim died on the spot, it is reported.
Similarly, at 8:30 PM, a report stated that a man had been shot dead in Auk Seik Village, Seikphyu Township. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Myint Cho (53 years old), a resident of the village. While the victim was in his field south of the village on the roadside, two so-called PDF terrorists arrived by a motorcycle, opened fire on him and then fled. 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 civil servants, administrative officials and innocent civilians in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.
