MAGWAY DIVISION – In Yesagyo Township, Private Pyae Phyo Aung from Pakokku based junta infantry battalion 259 and Private Kaung Min Khant from Salin based infantry battalion 255 who surrendered with weapons and ammunition were each awarded 40 lakhs Kyats, reported Mr. Aung Maung, the officer in charge of Southern YSO PDF.
Private Pyae Phyo Aung stationed at the Pakokku Industry Zone checkpoint and Private Kaung Min Khant stationed at Myauklukan Base in Pakokku Township surrendered to Southern YSO PDF on October 17, bringing along two MA1 rifles, six cartridges and 120 bullets.
Southern YSO PDF awarded the two 40 lakhs each, and informed that a large number of junta forces have surrendered to the Southern YSO PDF, with some of them sent to their preferred destination while some are cooperating in the works to fight dictatorship.
The official from Southern YSO PDF also urged the junta forces serving the terrorist dictator to escape from the lives of junta slaves and join the people’s embrace, adding that they will be warmly welcomed.