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 27 July, 2024 at 3:30 PM, a report stated that a man had been shot dead in Lal Gyi Myaunk Village, Kyaukpadaung Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Than Zaw (41 years old) a resident of the village. While the victim was farming in his sesame field approximately one mile north of the village, four so-called PDF terrorists arrived and opened fire on him. As a result, the victim died on the spot. Additionally, the terrorists took his motorcycle, it is reported.
Similarly, at 4:00 PM, a report stated that a woman dead body with knife injuries had arrived at Mandalay Public Hospital in Chanayetharzan Township. When security personnel promptly arrived at the hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Daw Zar Zar Myo (aka) Saw Kay Khine (48 years old), a resident of Thet Kal Chin Village in Patheingyi Township. The incident occurred at 9:00 AM on the same day, while the victim was at her house, six so-called PDF terrorists arrived and stabbed her with a knife. As a result, the victim died on the spot, it is reported.
Similarly, at 5:05 PM, a report stated that a man was found dead with injuries near U-Yin (North) Village in Natmauk Township of Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that an approximately (40 years old) man had been killed with gunshot and knife injures on a dirt road near the village approximately one mile south of the Sai Kaung-Pyawbwe Road. The deceased was transported to Natmauk Township Public Hospital for examination, 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 Lal Gyi Myauk Village, Kyaukpadaung Township of Mandalay Region.
A woman was killed by stabbing in Thet Kal Chin Village, Patheingyi Township of Mandalay Region.
