In some townships across States and Regions, armed terrorists driven by a radicalized ideology that considers 'Anyone with differing views is an enemy' are carrying out violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets include innocent civilians who do not endorse their terrorist activities. Using firearms and knives, they accuse these individuals of being 'spies,' 'informants,' or 'decoys' to instill fear among peace-seeking civilians, causing a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 16 January at 9:00 AM, U San Min (aka) Min Min (40 years old), who lived in Lwantaung Village of Madaya Township, Mandalay Region, was at home alone when two so-called PDF terrorists (under investigation), arrived on a motorcycle. They opened fire and stabbed him with knives. As a result, U San Min (aka) Min Min was dead from two bullet penetrating injuries to his right hand and right thigh, as well as a stabbing injury to his abdomen during the incident, it is reported.
Likewise, at 11:45 AM, U Soe Win (aka) Lar Lar (57 years old), who lived in Zardi Village of Yebyu Township, Tanintharyi Region, was overseeing the repair of the main village road. At that moment, eight so-called PDF terrorists (under investigation) arrived by a white colour Toyota VIGO vehicle and on a motorcycle. They opened fire on him before fleeing towards Khungpyin Village. As a result, U Soe Win (aka) Lar Lar was dead from gunshot injuries during the incident, it is reported.
Similarly, at 1:00 PM, a report stated that Daw Htay Yi (58 years old), who lived in Zayathein Village of Yaedashe Township, Bago Region, was found dead with a knife injury on her neck near the village cemetery. Security personnel promptly arrived at the scene and conducted an inspection. During the investigation, it was found that Daw Htay Yi had died from a cut on her neck. The incident was verified that on 15 January around 7:00 PM, Daw Htay Yi was at home when approximately six so-called PDF terrorists, armed with weapons. The terrorists accused her, saying “Are you serving as an informant?”, and subsequently arrested her. When the terrorists arrived at the incident, they brutally killed her. The deceased was then transported to Yeni Circuit Hospital for further examination, it is reported.
Furthermore, on 16 January at 5:50 PM, a report stated that U Min Thu (50 years old), who lives in No. (3) Ward of Semikhone Town in Myingyan Township, Mandalay Region, was cultivating a field next to the Semikhone-Ngawrkuai Village Road, located near the signboard of Semikhone Town. At that moment, four so-called PDF terrorists (under investigation) arrived on two motorcycles. They opened fire and attacked him with knives, resulting in injuries. Security personnel promptly arrived at the scene and conducted an inspection. During the investigation, it was found that U Min Thu had sustained injuries, including a bullet penetrating from his occiput to the left side of his forehead, two cut injuries to his left ear and left shoulder by a knife. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries while being transported to Myingyan District Public Hospital for medical treatment, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently undertaking essential measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for killings and assassinations of innocent civilians in the abovementioned cases. These acts stem from a radicalized ideology that deems anyone holding differing views as an enemy, it is reported.
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