SAGAING DIVISION- Mr. Wai Lin, commander of the 2nd Battalion, Company-3 of NPRF told the media that two were killed when they attacked the patrolling soldiers on Mongywa-Chaung U road.
On May 29, the terrorist soldiers from Backsone Compound were leaving for patrol on the Monywa-Chang U road when they were attacked by the Monywa District Battalion 2 (Company-3) NPRF and the United People’s Army – UPA joint column.
“These guys were ambushed and surprised. We witnessed three soldiers fell on the street. They did not pick up the bodies but picked up their weapons and retreated. Weapons seem to be valued more than lives. They could have saved their comrades but they didn’t. Instead of being in such an army, they could reach out to the people. I wish they knew that,” said Mr. Wai Lin, the commander of NPRF Company-3 in the Monywa District.
It has been almost a month since the column of the People’s Defense Joint Force arrived at the place where the battle took place. Within the month, there have been four encounters with the terrorist soldiers providing security for the copper transportation route.