Administrative officials were shot and killed by so-called PDF terrorists 

Administrative officials were shot and killed by so-called PDF terrorists 

     In some townships across States and Regions, armed terrorists driven by a radicalized ideology that considers 'Anyone with differing views is an enemy' are carrying out violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets include civil services, administrative officials and innocent civilians who do not endorse their terrorist activities. Using firearms and knives, they accuse these individuals of being 'spies,' 'informants,' or 'decoys' to instill fear among peace-seeking civilians, causing a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.

     Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 18 April, 2024 at 6:10 AM, a report stated that a man was killed by gunfire in Nothern Ward, Kyaikto Township, Mon State. Security personnel promptly arrived at the scene and conducted an inspection. During the investigation, it was found that a 100-household elder, U Aung Kyaw (42 years old), who lived in the ward, was in his house when a so-called PDF terrorist arrived on motorcycle and opened fire on him before fleeing. As a result, U Aung Kyaw died from gunshot injuries, it is reported.

     Similarly, at 7:30 AM, a report stated that a man was killed by gunfire in Natgyi Village, Bilin Township. Security personnel promptly arrived at the scene and conducted an inspection. During the investigation, it was found that Village Administrator, U Tin Nyein (58 years old), who lived in the village, was walking on the village road when two so-called PDF terrorists arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire before fleeing. As a result, U Tin Nyein died from gunshot injuries, it is reported.

     Security personnel are persistently undertaking essential measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for killings and assassinations of administrative officials in the abovementioned cases, it is reported.