In some townships across States and Regions, armed terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views 'anyone with differing views is an enemy' are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are civil servants, administrative officials and 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 28 May, 2024 at 9:35 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Kyawl Ma Kine Village, Minhla Township, Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that while U Zaw Win (49 years old), a resident of the village, was at his home, four so-called PDF terrorists arrived and opened fire on him. As a result, he died on the spot from gunshot injuries, it is reported.
Similarly, on 29 May, at 8:00 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Nat Gyi Sin Village, Madaya Township, Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that U Phoe Hlaing (39 years old), who lived in Link Kone Village, Madaya Township, was travelling by motorcycle from his home to Nat Gyi Sin Village. When he arrived on Nat Gyi Sin Village road, three so-called PDF terrorists who were walking and start opened fire on him before fleeing. As a result, he died on the spot from gunshot injuries, 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 male was shot dead in Minhla Township, Bago Region.
