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 July 16, 2024 at 4:45 PM, Ko Chit Lin Aung (27 years old) a resident of Tha Yet Kone Village in Oaktwin Township of Bago Region, was travelling alone on his motorcycle from his home to Sar De Yoe Naga Village in Phyu Township. When he arrived on the road between Tay Wah Yi Chauk Village and Sar De Yoe Naga Village, a group of KNU members who support terrorism and so-called PDF terrorists awaiting him and opened fire, accusing being a “Decoy”. As a result, Ko Chit Lin Aung died on the spot, it is reported.
Similarly, at 5:10 PM, U Wel Kyaw (48 years old) and U Tin Khine (46 years old) both residents of Nat Sauk Village in Taungtha Township of Mandalay Region, were travelling on a motorcycle from their village to Inn Tal Village. When they reached a location along the Nat Sauk-Inn Tal Village road, approximately one mile northwest of Nat Sauk Village, five so-called PDF terrorists awaiting them and opened fire on U Wel Kyaw, accusing him of being a “Decoy”. As a result, U Wel Kyaw died on the spot, it is reported.
Similarly, at 6:15 PM, a report stated that a woman shot dead in Ywar Daw Village, Natmauk Township of Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Daw Yi Yi Htay (35 years old) and a resident of Pyinmana Township in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area. While she was visiting her father U Than Htay’s home in the village, six so-called PDF terrorists arrived by three motorcycles and opened fire on her. As a result, Daw Yi Yi Htay 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 near Sar De Yoe Naga Village
in Phyu Township, Bago Region.
A man shot dead near Nat Sauk Village
in Taungtha Township, Mandalay Region.
