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 18 May, 2024 at 8:00 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead near Kyi Tauk Pauk Village, Sinku Township, Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that while U Myo Khine (50 years old), a 100-household elder and a resident of the village, was in the “Win Min Htike” restaurant located between mileposts 66/2 and 66/3 on the Mandalay-Mogok Road, two so-called PDF terrorists arrived by motorcycle, opened fire on him and then fled. As a result, U Myo Khine died on the spot with gunshot wounds, it is reported.
Similarly, on 19 May, at 7:00 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Pan Paung Village, Taungtha Township. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that while U Kyaw Min Htike (40 years old), a resident of the village, was in his shop located next to the Taungtha-Mahlaing Road at the village entrance, a so-called PDF terrorist group arrived and opened fire on him. As a result, U Kyaw Min Htike died on the spot with gunshot wounds, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the killings and assassinations of administrative officials and civilian in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.
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