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 11 June, 2024 at 9:00 AM, security personnel received a report that a man had been shot dead in Ywar Htaung Ward, Sagaing Township, Sagaing Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, they discovered that five so-called PDF terrorists arrived by two motorcycles and opened fire on U Myint Thein (62 years old), a resident of the ward, while he was in his house. Moreover, the terrorists also took a Scoopy motorcycle from the house before fleeing. Consequently, U Myint Thein died on the spot, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the death of the innocent civilian in the aforementioned case, it is reported.
A man shot dead in Ywar Htaung Ward, Sagaing Township, Sagaing Region.
