Innocent Civilians Recklessly Assassinated by So-called Terrorists

Innocent Civilians Recklessly Assassinated by So-called 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 26 November 2024 at 1:00 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead near Yone Chaung Village in Gyobingauk Township of Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Kyaw Lwin Oo (49 years old), a resident of the village. The investigation revealed that while the victim was at a farm hut, a group of KNU members who support terrorism, along with so-called PDF terrorists arrived and opened fire on him by accusing him of being a “decoy”. As a result, the victim died on the spot, it is reported.

     Similarly, at 1:00 PM, a report stated that a man and a woman were shot dead on the dirt road between Naga Bo Village and Kyawl Ta Lin Village in Taungtha Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim were U Ka Nat Sein (62 years old) and Daw Hla San Yi (aka) Hmway Ni Ma (53 years old), both residents of the village. The investigation revealed that while the victims were at their respective houses, six so-called PDF terrorists arriving by three motorcycles and abducted them. The terrorists then took them to the incident area, where they shot them, resulting in their death 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 civilians in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.