Innocent civilians were shot and killed by so-called PDF terrorists

Innocent civilians were shot and killed by so-called PDF terrorists

     In some townships across States and Regions, armed terrorists driven by a radicalized ideology that considers 'Anyone with differing views is an enemy' are carrying out violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets include civil services, administrative officials and innocent civilians who do not endorse their terrorist activities. Using firearms and knives, they accuse these individuals of being ‘spies informants or decoys’ to instill fear among peace-seeking civilians, causing a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.

     Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 2 May, 2024 at 1:45 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Ywar Thit Village, Oakpho Township, Bago Region. Security personnel promptly arrived at the scene and conducted an inspection. During the investigation, it was found that U Myint Aung (59 years old) who lived in the village, was in his house when four so-called PDF terrorists arrived on two motorcycles and opened fire on him. As a result, U Myint Aung was shot dead, it is reported.

     Similarly, at 7:45 PM, a report stated that a woman was shot dead near Lat Pan Village, Sagaing Township, Sagaing Region. Security personnel promptly arrived at the scene and conducted an inspection. During the investigation, it was found that U Nay Tun Aung (51 years old), his wife, Daw Su Su Hlaing Aung (47 years old), their daughter Ma Phyo Thant Thant (16 years old) who all live in Minkon Village Sagaing Township, were travelling on a three-wheeled motorcycle from Minkon Village to Lat Pan Village along the Sagaing-Minkon Road. As they neared Lat Pan Village, six so-called PDF terrorists on three motorcycles followed them and opened fire before fleeing. Unfortunately, Daw Su Su Hlaing Aung was shot dead. Fortunately, U Nay Tun Aung and Ma Phyo Thant Thant were not injured, it is reported.

     Security personnel are persistently undertaking essential measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for killings and assassinations of innocent civilians in the abovementioned cases, it is reported.