KAREN STATE – Karen National Union (KNU) officially reported that Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) intercepted the junta column deserting their base in KNU Brigade 4 territory and killed six terrorist junta soldiers. A total of 48 junta soldiers, including Lieutenant Colonel Aung Hein of Infantry Battalion – 103 surrendered to KNU.
On April 15, the terrorist junta forces of Infantry Battalion – 103 deserting their base to rejoin their forces in Htee Hta strategic base were intercepted by KNLA between Maw Htaw and Htee Hta in KNU Brigade 4 territory of Tanintharyi Division, killing six junta soldiers and 48 junta forces including Lieutenant Colonel Aung Hein of Infantry Battalion – 103 surrendered to KNU. It was reported that KNU also seized 67 light and heavy weapons from them.
At present, those surrenderers are being detained by KNU in accordance with international laws on surrender.