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 10 July, 2024 at 12:05 AM, a report stated that a man was killed by stabbing in Dar Thway Padauk Village, Myeik Township, Tanintharyi Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Shu Khey (53 years old) and a resident of the village. While he was in his house, 10 so-called PDF terrorists arrived by five motorcycles and detained accused him of being a “Decoy”. The terrorists then took the victim on the village road and stabbed him to death, it is reported.
Similarly, at 10:00 AM on the same day, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Shwe Ku Village, Paukkhaung Township, Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Khyo Pin Wyne Village Tract Administrator U Win Naing (55 years old) and a resident of the village. While the victim was in his house, six so-called PDF terrorists arrived by three motorcycles and took him on the village road and then opened fire on him. As a result, U Win Naing 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 in Shwe Ku Village,
Paukkhaung Township, Bago Region.
