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 administrative officials and 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 3 January at 12:30 PM, a report stated that two males were dead by gunfire in Shwechaung Village of Madaya Township, Mandalay Region. Security personnel promptly arrived at the scene and conducted an inspection. During the investigation, it was found that U Kyaw Htay (52 years old) and U Thein Win (40 years old), who both lived in this village, were at their homes when a group of approximately 100 so-called PDF terrorists, arrived and opened fire on them. As a result, U Kyaw Htay and U Thein Win were dead from gunshot injuries, it is reported.
Likewise, at 04:45 PM, a report stated that a male was dead by gunfire in Lalbu Village of Natmauk Township, Magway Region. Security personnel promptly arrived at the scene and conducted an inspection. During the investigation, it was found that U Win Lay (36 years old), who lived this village, was inside his home with his family when a group of eight so-called PDF terrorists, arrived on four motorcycles and opened fire on U Win Lay. As a result, U Win Lay was dead from gunshot injuries, 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.
The deaths of two males who were shot dead by terrorists in Madaya Township.
