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 July, 2024 at 11:20 AM, a report stated that a man was injured by gunfire near Thi La Village in Taungdwingyi Township, Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Village Administrator U Nyunt Win (58 years old) and a resident of the village. The victim was returning alone by motorcycle from Taungdwingyi Town. When he arrived near the village, a so-called PDF terrorist who had followed him by motorcycle opened fire on him before fleeing. As a result, U Nyunt Win sustained gunshot injuries, it is reported.
Similarly, at 3:40 PM, a report stated that two men were injured by gunfire Payat Kyawl Village, Taungdwingyi Township. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victims were U Khin Maung Aye (55 years old) and U Tun Win Naing (56 years old) both residents of the village. While the victims were near a public rest-house in front of the Basic Education High School in the village, two so-called PDF terrorists arrived by two motorcycles and opened fire on them before fleeing. As a result, both sustained gunshot injuries, it is reported.
Similarly, on 13 July, at 7:50 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead at the “Padauk Phu” tea shop along Tha Khin Phoe Hla Gyi Street in Thit Ta Pway Ward, Yenanchaung Township. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Ward Administrator U Than Htway (62 years old) and a resident of Ywar Thit Ward in Yenanchaung Township. While the victim was sitting in the tea shop, two so-called PDF terrorists arrived and opened fire on him. As a result, U Than Htway 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 officials and innocent civilians in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.
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