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 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 24 December 2024 at 8:15 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Wah Thone Pyue Village, Taungwingyi Township of Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Than Aye (48 years old), a resident of the village. The investigation revealed that while the victim was at his house, eight so-called PDF terrorists, arriving by four motorcycles and opened fire on him. As a result, the victim died on the spot, it is reported.
     Similarly, at 5:45 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Nat Ta Lin Su Village, Paukkhaung Township of Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Khin Soe (63 years old), a resident of the village. The investigation revealed that while the victim was at his house, six so-called PDF terrorists, arriving by three 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 innocent civilians in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.