A Monk Injured in Heavy Weapon Attack on Village by Terrorists

A Monk Injured in Heavy Weapon Attack on Village by Terrorists

     Insurgents committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets, and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.

     Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 1 February 2025 at 8:30 PM, a report stated that a monk with shrapnel injuries was admitted to the Dawei Township Public Hospital of Tanintharyi Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was a monk named Htay Ya Wun Tha (30 years old), who had been in monkhood for three years. He is the son of U Zaw Htet Aung and resides at Thal Taw Ywar Monastery (locally known by this name) in Yaung Maw Village, Dawei Township. The incident occurred that when a so-called PDF terrorist faction fired heavy weapons into the village. One of the heavy weapon shells exploded within the monastery compound, resulting in his injuries, it is reported.

     Due to the heinous acts of armed terrorists such as engaging in battles and firing of heavy weapons and improvised rockets within towns, wards and villages where innocent civilians peacefully reside, monks are injured. Consequently, local residents are protesting vehemently against these acts of terrorism, completely refusing to accept them. Security personnel are intensifying necessary security measures in collaboration with the local residents, it is reported.