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SHAN STATE- It is reported that the 2nd Battalion (1006th Battalion) of the Pekon District People’s Defense Forces is conducting security patrols in the lake which is their controlled area, for regional stability, on the morning of May 9.
He said that since almost the entire area of Pekon is controlled by the joint forces, there is no need to worry about the danger of the military council troops during regular patrols.
A person in charge of the news and information of the 2nd Battalion, said, “When there is urgent news, we response to it. For example, if we received any news (of security concern), we patrol both the East and the West Bank of the lake,” he said.
Officials also reported that after the Military Council declared the Military Service Law, the number of people entering the PDF (1006) increased by about 40 percent per division.
“We have a lot of youths who join us, and we have strengthened. We still need a lot of weapons and ammunition. I would like to ask for help so that I can replenish the weapons and ammunition,” stated a person in charge of news and information of the 2nd Battalion.
Pekon PDF, formed with three battalions; 1002, 1004, and 1006 is active in the Karenni region as well as the Southern Shan State-Karenni border and also other states and regional operations.