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 9 September, 2024 at 7:30 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead near Shan Kone Village, Oakpho Township of Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Thet Gyi (aka) U Thet Aung (54 years old), a resident of Sin Ku Village in Oakpho Township. The victim was travelling on his motorcycle to Aye Mya Thar Yar Village when a so-called PDF terrorist group opened fire on him near the “Taung Thone Lone” Monastery in Shan Kone Village. As a result, the victim died on the spot, it is reported.
Similarly, at 2:30 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Wun Kone Village, Sinpaungwe Township of Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Naing Win (32 years old), a resident of the village. When the victim was at his house, six so-called PDF terrorists arriving by three motorcycles opened fire on him. As a result, the victim died on the spot, it is reported.
Likewise, on 10 September at 9:00 AM, a report stated that a woman was shot dead in Dawei Zay Ward, Sagaing Township of Sagaing Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Daw Lae Lae Aung (53 years old), a resident of the ward. When the victim was at her house, five so-called PDF terrorists arriving by two motorcycles opened fire on her. As a result, the victim 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 innocent civilians in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.
A man shot dead in Wun Kone Village, Sinpaungwe Township of Magway Region.
