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 25 December 2024 at 12:00 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead near Sal Kan Village in Yamethin Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Bo Than (64 years old), a resident of the village. The investigation revealed that while the victim was at his house, five so-called PDF terrorists, arriving by two motorcycles and abducted him. Later, the terrorists took him on a road west of the village, where they shot 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 killing and assassination of innocent civilian in the aforementioned case, it is reported.