Innocent Civilian Shot Dead by So-Called PDF Terrorist Group in Nyaung-U Township of Mandalay Region

Innocent Civilian Shot Dead by So-Called PDF Terrorist Group in Nyaung-U Township of Mandalay 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 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 6 September 2025 at 1:15 PM, a report stated that the body of a man with gunshot wounds was found an area approximately three furlongs north of Sin Ku (North) Village in Nyaung-U Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel arrived at the scene for further investigation, the victim was identified as U Thura (42 years old), a resident of the village. He was found dead from gunshot wounds at the scene. The incident had occurred at 12:20 PM, on the same day, while the victim was walking to Kokko Chaung Village. When he reached the village, seven so-called PDF terrorists arriving by three motorcycles and opened fire on him, accusing him of being a “Decoy”. As a result, U Thura 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.