Administrative Officials and Innocent Civilians Recklessly Assassinated by So-called PDF 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 administrative officials and 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 12 January 2025 at 8:00 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Gan Gaw Ward, Kyaikto Township of Mon State. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U San Min Aye (51 years old), a resident of Kyaik Pi Village in Kyaikto Township. While the victim was at the “Parrot” tea shop in Gan Gaw Ward, a so-called PDF terrorist arriving by motorcycle and opened fire on him. As a result, the victim died on the spot, it is reported.
     Similarly, at 3:00 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Gaung Kwal Village, Myingyan Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Maung Myint (65 years old), a 100-household elder and resident of the village. The incident occurred that while the victim was at his house, three so-called PDF terrorists, arriving by motorcycle and opened fire on him. As a result, the victim died 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 administrative official and innocent civilians in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.