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 4 January 2025 at 11:00 AM, U Aung Aung Tun (aka) Ah Nge Lay (44 years old), a resident of Kyan Sit Thar Ward in Myinmu Township of Sagaing Region, was in his house when four so-called PDF terrorists arrived and abducted him. Later, the terrorists took him to the roadside of the by pass, approximately one mile north of Myinmu Town, where they stabbed him to death. As a result, U Aung Aung Tun (aka) Ah Nge Lay died on the spot, it is reported.
     Similarly, at 6:15 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Si Sone Kan Village, Myitthar Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the sense for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Nyi Nyi Tun (41 years old), a resident of the village. The incident occurred that while the victim was at the village’s monastery, three so-called PDF terrorists, arriving by motorcycle and abducted him. Later, the terrorists took him near a lake approximately 400 feet south of the monastery, 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 killings and assassinations of innocent civilians in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.