BAGO DIVISION – An official from the Okpho Guerrilla Force confirmed that Myint Aung, the junta administrator of Ywar Thit Village, Phalan Pin Group, Okpho Township, was shot dead on May 2 at 1:10 p.m.
Myint Aung was known for threatening civilians to collect youths for conscription, extorting money, and oppressing civilians. Consequently, the comrades took action and shot him dead.
“We want to send a message that those who illegally abduct youths for conscription in the township will face consequences similar to Myint Aung,” stated an official.
Myint Aung had also provided information about revolutionary comrades and PDF camps, according to the Okpho Guerrilla Force.