KARENNI STATE – A junta council soldier from Light Infantry Battalion (LIB)-422 based in Pekhon, along with his weapons, left the junta council and joined PEKHON PDF -2 (B-1006) , according to the statement.
On Tuesday (November 7) afternoon, he escaped from the junta forces while they were carrying out transportation to the northern state of Shan, the frontline.
He then joined Bohtahtaung Battalion, and the battalion rewarded him. In September, three junta soldiers with full weapons joined PEKHON PDF -2 (B-1006).