Innocent Civilian Killed After Stepping on Improvised Explosive Device Planted by So-Called PDF Terrorists in Loikaw Township of Kayah State

Innocent Civilian Killed After Stepping on Improvised Explosive Device Planted by So-Called PDF Terrorists in Loikaw Township of Kayah State

     In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.

     Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 28 January 2026 at 12:10 PM, while U Ywal (60 years old) and a resident of Kone Swut Village in Loikaw Township of Kayah State, was repairing water pipes within the village, he stepped on an improvised explosive device planted by so-called PDF terrorists in the southern part of the village. As a result, U Ywal died on the spot due to the blast, it is reported.

     It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incident to take effective action in accordance with the law.