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 14 January 2025 at 1:20 PM, a report stated that a deceased man had been brought to the Ngazun Township Public Hospital of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was Ko Thein Than Kyaw (22 years old), a resident of Tan Kone Village in Ngazun Township. 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 killing and assassination of innocent civilians in the aforementioned case, it is reported.