Innocent Civilians Recklessly Assassinated by So-called PDF Terrorists

Innocent Civilians Recklessly Assassinated by So-called PDF Terrorists

    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 innocent civilians 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 16 January 2025 at 7:45 AM, a report stated that a man was injured by gunfire near Aung Thar Yar Village in Ye-U Township of Sagaing Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Ko Kyaw Swar Aung (23 years old), a resident of the village. The investigation revealed that while the victim was in a field approximately 600 meters west of the village, a so-called PDF terrorist faction opened fire on him before fleeing. As a result, the victim sustained gunshot injuries and was transported to Kambalu Township Public Hospital for medical treatment, it is reported.
    Similarly, at 11:45 AM, a report stated that a deceased man with gunshot and knife injuries had been brought to Myothar Station Hospital in Ngazun Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Chit Win (63 years old), a resident of Nyaung Kan Village in Tada-U Township. The investigation revealed that while the victim was farming on a peanut farm near his village, a so-called PDF terrorist faction shot and stabbed him to death. As a result, the victim died on the spot, it is reported.
    Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the killings and assassinations of innocent civilian in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.