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 2 February 2025 at 6:15 AM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Khay Khine Ma Village, Sinpaungwe Township of Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Maung Zaw (40 years old), a resident of the village. While he 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. Additionally, the terrorists took two mobile phones and 750,000 MMK in cash from his house before fleeing, it is reported.
     Similarly, at 6:35 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Oak Shik Myaung Village, Natmauk Township. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Myo Chit (56 years old), a resident of the village. While he was at his house, six so-called PDF terrorists arrived and opened fire on him. As a result, the victim died on the spot. Additionally, the terrorists took two motorbikes from his house before fleeing, it is reported.
     Likewise, at 6:45 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in San Kone Village, Natmauk Township. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Khin Maung (76 years old), a resident of the village. While he was at his house, six so-called PDF terrorists arrived and opened fire on him. As a result, the victim died on the spot. Additionally, the terrorists took two mobile phones from his house before fleeing, 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.