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 October 2024, at 11:30 AM, a report stated that a man with gunshot injuries had arrived at District Public Hospital in Sagaing Township of Sagaing Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Tun Myint (75 years old), a resident of Dawei Zay Ward in Sagaing Township. While the victim was at his house, two so-called PDF terrorists arriving by motorcycle and opened fire on him before fleeing. As a result, the victim injured by gunfire, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the killing and assassination of innocent civilian in the aforementioned case, it is reported.
A man was injured by gunfire in Dawei Zay Ward, Sagaing Township of Sagaing Region.
