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 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 3 May 2025 at 3:30 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Htin Shu Taw Village, Thanbyuzayat Township of Mon State. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene to conduct further investigation, the victim was identified as U Thet Soe Oo (aka) Thar Gyi (40 years old), a resident of the village. He was working at a motorcycle workshop along the Thanbyuzayat- Ah Nin Road, located in front of his house, when six so-called PDF terrorists, arriving by three motorcycles and opened fire on him. As a result, U Thet Soe (aka) Thar Gyi died on the spot, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for killing the innocent civilian in the aforementioned case, it is reported.
An innocent civilian was shot dead by so-called PDF terrorists in Thanbyuzayat Township of Mon State.
