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TANINTHARYI DIVISION- The Puriyakha Column announced that a militia man brought an M16 gun and defected from the junta regime in Pulaw Town.
On December 17, Mr. Soe Naing, a member of the militia from Pulawgone village, reportedly defected to the Puriyakha Nyinaung Column led by KNDO.
An M16 type (A1) gun, along with two magazines and 171 rounds of 5.56 ammunition was brought by the defector and he were given a reward of one million MMK and was given the right to move freely in the area and arranged for his meals and residence.
Puriyakha Nyinaung Column has informed the public that they should not go outside during the clash but live in a safe and secure place and take caution while traveling.