Retired Ward/Village Clerk Released by So-Called PDF Terrorist Group in Seikphyu Township of Magway Region

Retired Ward/Village Clerk Released by So-Called PDF Terrorist Group in Seikphyu Township of Magway Region

     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 local civilians, as well as killings.

     Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 22 July 2025 at 5:30 AM, while U Htay Maung (69 years old), a retired ward/village clerk and resident of Mal Za Le Kwat Village in Seikphyu Township of Magway Region, was at his house, five so-called PDF terrorists arriving by three motorcycles and abducted him. The terrorists took him toward Daw Thar Village located approximately four miles north of the village. Upon reaching an area near Daw Thar Village, the terrorists threatened him, warning not to act as an “informant or decoy” and then released him. As a result, the victim returned to his house at 3:00 PM, 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.