A military informant named San Htay, who had been reporting civilians to the military council under false accusations of supporting the People’s Defense Force (PDF), was captured and later killed while attempting to escape in Minhla Township, Bago Region. According to an official from Battalion 3802 Column 5 of Thayarwaddy District, the incident occurred after the informant tried to flee during questioning.
The initial capture took place on May 19 around 5 PM near Pyingadoe Kwin village, along the Seikanthlan-Myochaung Yoma crossing road. San Htay, who resided in Shwegyi Myint ward of Seikanthlan village, was arrested with 92 rounds of ammunition, a mobile phone, and a motorcycle. Revolutionary forces from Battalion 3802 Column 5 confirmed the arrest and subsequent events.
After his capture, San Htay was held in a detention facility. On May 22 at approximately 7 AM, when guards attempted to escort him for interrogation, he resisted and tried to escape. During the pursuit that followed, revolutionary forces were forced to open fire, resulting in his death from gunshot wounds.
The deceased informant had a history of collaborating with the military council, providing intelligence about PDF camp locations within the Yoma region. He was also involved in various criminal activities, including the forceful seizure and sale of villagers’ cattle in cooperation with military council troops. San Htay was known for falsely accusing civilians of supporting revolutionary forces, leading to their arrest and execution by military council forces. He had served as a guide during battles at Zamani and Utalonetaung, and was responsible for the death of Ko Win Htay from Sanbok village during the previous year’s rainy season, whom he falsely accused of supporting revolutionary forces. Additionally, he led operations with military council soldiers to steal and sell cattle belonging to civilians near Letkyan and Haingyu road junction. Following his capture, military council forces numbering over 100 were reported to have mobilized near Banbwekon in response to the incident.
