Innocent Civilians Recklessly Shot Dead by So-called PDF Terrorists

    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 25 August, 2024 at 12:05 PM, a report stated that a man was shot and stabbed to death in U Than Tun Side Village, Gyobingauk Township of Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Myint Tin (67 years old), a resident of the village. While he was at his house, six so-called PDF terrorists arrived, opened fire on, and stabbed him. As a result, U Myint Tin died on the spot, it is reported.
    Similarly, at 12:50 PM, a report stated that a woman was stabbed to death  in Bant Tin Village, Patheingyi Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Daw Aye Aye Aung (42 years old), a resident of the village. While she was at her house, two so-called PDF terrorists arriving by motorcycle and stabbed her. As a result, Daw Aye Aye Aung 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.