Innocent Civilians Recklessly Shot Dead by So-called PDF Terrorists

     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 25 July, 2024 at 5:00 PM, a report stated that a man was injured by gunfire near Tha Lal Bar Village in Ayardaw Township of Sagaing Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Ye Yint (42 years old) a resident of the village. While the victim was on his farm approximately two miles northeast of the village, a so-called PDF terrorist group opened fire on him and then fled. As a result, the victim sustained gunshot injuries. He is currently receiving medical treatment at a clinic in the village, it is reported.
     Similarly, at 6:30 PM, a report stated that a man was injured by gunfire near Hlaw Kar Village in Bago Township of Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Kyi Win   (68 years old) a resident of the village. The victim was returning home after working on his farm along the roadside of the Yangon-Mandalay Highway. When he arrived near milepost 32/1, a so-called PDF terrorist group opened fire on him and then fled. As a result, the victim sustained gunshot injuries and was transported to Bago Township Public Hospital for medical treatment, 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.