Administrative officials and innocent civilians were shot and killed by so-called PDF terrorists

Administrative officials and 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 23 April, 2024 at 11:30 AM, a report stated that a man was killed by gunfire between Shwenyaung Village and Phonmathein Village in Pyay Township, Bago Region. Security personnel promptly arrived at the scene and conducted an inspection. During the investigation, it was found that Village Administrator, U Win Kyaing (59 years old), who lived in Shwenyaung Village, was returning home alone on his motorcycle from Phonmathein Village. As he approached a ditch boundary road between the two villages, a so-called PDF terrorist group opened fire on him. As a result, U Win Kyaing died from gunshot injuries, it is reported.

     Similarly, at 6:40 PM, a report stated that a man was killed by gunfire in Kawthtin Village, Kyaikto Township, Mon State. Security personnel promptly arrived at the scene and conducted an inspection. During the investigation, it was found that Village Administrator, U Win Aung (62 years old), who lived in the village, was travelling on his motorcycle from his home to Kyaikto Town along the Kawthtin-Kyaikto Road when two so-called PDF terrorists who were riding a motorcycle behind him, opened fire on him. As a result, U Win Aung died from gunshot injuries, it is reported.

     Similarly, on 24 April at 7:50 AM, U Kyaw Naing Win (43 years old), who lived in Pantiechone Village, Pakokku Township, Magway Region, was having tea at the “Cherry Oo” tea shop within the village when five so-called PDF terrorists arrived and opened fire on him. As a result, U Kyaw Naing Win died from gunshot injuries, it is reported.

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