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 27 January 2025 at 12:00 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead near Hat Sa Din Village, Kawthaung Township of Tanintharyi Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Myint Swe (66 years old), a 100-household elder and resident of the village. The incident occurred that while the victim was returning home from Chan Phan Village on his motorcycle. A so-called PDF terrorist faction opened fire on him on the Commutable Road between Chan Phan Village and Hat Sa Din Village. As a result, the victim died on the spot, it is reported.
     Similarly, at 8:55 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Ma Lot Chaung Village, Kyaikto Township of Mon State. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Win Aung (aka) Kyat Khaung (59 years old), a resident of the village. The incident occurred while the victim was making a purchase at a shop owned by U Phoe Pein, a fellow resident of the village, four so-called PDF terrorists arriving by two motorcycles 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 civilian in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.