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 18 September, 2024 at 9:00 PM, a report stated that two men were injured by gunfire in Taung Ka Lay Village, Kyaikemaraw Township of Mon State. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victims were U Thein Myint Zaw (48 years old) and U Kyaw Zin Oo (33 years old), both residents of the village. While the victims working at a rubber plantation near the village, a KNU member who supports terrorism, along with a so-called PDF terrorist, arrived and opened fire on them, before fleeing. As a result, both victims sustained gunshot wounds, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the killings and assassinations of innocent civilians in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.