Civil Servant Abducted by So-Called PDF Terrorist Group in Kyaukpadaung Township of Mandalay Region

Civil Servant Abducted by So-Called PDF Terrorist Group in Kyaukpadaung Township of Mandalay 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 civil servants, as well as killings.

     Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 6 November 2025 at 04:00 PM, U Zaw Lin (46 years old), serving as Junior Engineer (1) (Civil) under the Bridge Department, Construction (2), Bridge Special Team (5), was abducted by members of the so-called PDF terrorist group near Poppa Village, Kyaukpadaung Township, while travelling from Seikphyu Township to Welaung Village in Taungtha Township. Security personnel proceeded to the location and conducted an investigation into the incident. It is reported that on U Zaw Lin was travelling alone from Seikphyu Township to Welaung Village, where his parents reside, when he was abducted near Poppa Village by the so-called PDF terrorist group.

     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.