BAGO DIVISION- An official from Nattalin People’s Defense Force -Phoenix D F reported that four Pyu Saw Htee militia men on bikes forerunning the military convoy were attacked by a mine and one reportedly died.
On July 13, at around 5:30 p.m., Pyu Saw Htee members on 2 motorcycles who were running ahead of the terrorist army leaving Kyauk Kwat village were attacked by a mine between blacksmith’s forge and Hemp field at Lalma-Inn area. One Pyu militia was killed and another was seriously injured.
“Four Pyu members came out on two motorcycles. The latter fell directly on the minefield, killing one and another was seriously injured. The two men on the front bike fell onto the ground but no serious injuries were reported. The junta column was following them continuously, reaching close to the mine attack site. Currently, military strength has been increased and camped at the blacksmith’s forge, Phayarlay Hill and Lalma-Inn area,” said an official from the Nattalin Public Defense Force -Phoenix D F.
The attack was carried out by Tharayawati District No. 1 Battalion-3801, Company(2); the PHOENIX D F, and although terrorist soldiers opened heavy and small weapons arbitrarily, the People’s Defense Forces were able to retreat unharmed.
Terrorist soldiers and Pyu Saw Htee militias reportedly beat and interrogated the passers-by after being attacked. The terrorist soldiers have set up a temporary camp in and around Lalma-Inn village, causing difficulties for the locals to travel.
Phoenix D F announced that the terrorist military council and its associates, who are causing various problems to the locals, will be attacked and defeated in various ways.
