Sub-Village In-Charge Abducted Along with Vehicle by So-Called PDF Terrorists in Minbu Township of Magway Region

Sub-Village In-Charge Abducted Along with Vehicle by So-Called PDF Terrorists in Minbu Township of Magway Region


Ministry of Home Affairs/ Nay Pyi Taw / February 04, 2026


     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 administrative-officials as well as killings.

     Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 1 February 2026 at 10:30 PM, while U Than Naing (45 years old), a sub-village in-charge and a resident of Shaw Phyu Taw Village in Minbu Township of Magway Region, was at his house, a group of 10 so-called PDF terrorists, arriving by five motorcycles and abducted him. They also took a white-colored NISSAN NOTE vehicle used as an ambulance, which was owned by the village and parked at his house, 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.