Village Administrator Abducted by So-Called PDF Terrorists in Nyaung-U Township of Mandalay Region

Village Administrator Abducted by So-Called PDF Terrorists in Nyaung-U Township of Mandalay Region


Ministry of Home Affairs/ Nay Pyi Taw / June 01, 2026


     Terrorist groups have been engaging in battles, carrying out attacks using heavy weapons, drones to drop bombs and improvised explosive devices across towns and villages in various states and regions. Moreover, they are committing inhumane acts of terror and criminal activities-including abducting and extorting money from civil servants, local civilians and also administrative officials, as well as killings.

     Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 30 May 2026 at 11:00 AM, U Aung Nyo (54 years old), the village administrator and a resident of Nwar Khyo-I Village in Nyaung-U Township of Mandalay Region, was returning on foot from Bagan Town, six so-called PDF terrorists arriving by three motorcycles and abducted him near the village, it is reported.

     Regarding the above incident, security personnel are continuing necessary operations in accordance with standard procedures to identify, apprehend and take action against the terrorists involved, it is reported.