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 25 May, 2024 at 11:45 AM, a report stated that a woman was killed by gunfire in Htauk Shar Village, Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that while Daw Khin Thin Kyi (44 years old), who lived in the village, was at her house, four so-called PDF terrorists arrived and opened fire on her. Additionally, the terrorists robbed MMK 10 lakhs, two gold necklaces, a gold ring, a pair of gold earrings, a Honda Wave 110 motorcycle, a Honda Super four motorcycle, and a Redmi mobile phone from the house before fleeing. As a result, Daw Khin Thin Kyi died on the spot from gunshot injuries, it is reported.
Similarly, on 26 May, at 5:30 AM, while U Thin Htay (48 years old), a 10-household elder, who lived in Khar Mhway Village, Aunglan Township, Magway Region, was at his house, six so-called PDF terrorists arrived and opened fire on him. Additionally, the terrorists robbed two motorcycles from the house before fleeing. As a result, U Thin Htay died on the spot from gunshot injuries, it is reported.
Likewise, at 5:30 AM on the same day, a report stated that a man was killed by gunfire in San Lal Village, Minhla Township. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that while U Kan Htoo (59 years old), who lived in the Village, was at his house, six so-called PDF terrorists arrived by three motorcycles and detained him. Later, when the terrorists reached the outskirts of the village, they opened fire on him. As a result, U Kan Htoo died on the spot from gunshot injuries, 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 civilians in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.
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