100-Household Elder Shot Dead by So-Called PDF Terrorists in Letpadan Township of Bago Region

100-Household Elder Shot Dead by So-Called PDF Terrorists in Letpadan Township of Bago Region

     In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are administrative officials 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 27 May 2025 at 2:35 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Yae Nauk Ywar Thit Village, Letpadan Township of Bago Region. When security personnel arrived at the scene for further investigation, they discovered that the victim was identified as U Tun Tun Win (45 years old), 100-household elder and resident of the village. The incident occurred while he was on the Kan Pyo Gyi-Ywar Thit Village roadside near his village, when three so-called PDF terrorists arriving by three motorcycles and opened fire on him. As a result, U Tun Tun Win died on the spot, it is reported.

     Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the aforementioned case, it is reported.