SAGAING DIVISION – According to the tactical operation command of Thakhin Daung Nyo Guerilla Force, the special commando force attacked the veteran office and the police station at the same time in Pale town, Sagaing division, at around 9 a.m. on September 29.
The special commando forces divided into two groups and attacked the veteran office and the police station at the same time. The commando force which attacked the police station, engaged in a clash with the junta police near the market as the police had come out from the police station before they (the commandos) arrived.
“During the battles, we (the commandos) used small arms. We have already announced recently that our command forces will raid and attack the junta council’s places. We used AK rifles and automatic guns,” said the tactical operation command Thakhin Zaw.
As a result, three junta troops were reportedly injured and were received treatment in the ministry of immigration and population office. A woman who sells betel quid was injured by the shelling of 40 mm grenade.
Thakhin Zaw continued that after the attack, the alliance Guerrilla Forces reinforced by firing the heavy weapons while the commandos were retreating.
After the commandos retreated, the junta council troops blocked the roads and checked the pedestrians on Gangaw road.
On September 11, Thakhin Daung Nyo Guerrilla Force blocked and attacked three junta council column which left Pale town. As a result, 7 junta council troops were reportedly killed.