The People’s Administration Group of Kanbalu Township has announced that they are providing medical care and health support to captured police families, including a pregnant wife and mothers with children, following the battle at Zeekone Police Station in Kanbalu Township, Sagaing Region. On September 17th, around 3 PM, revolutionary forces attacked the Zeekone Police Station, resulting in the deaths of 6 personnel including police officers and constables. Additionally, they captured 2 police officers, 2 police constables, 4 police family members, and 3 detainees alive.
During the battle, revolutionary forces seized various weapons from the police force, including 9 G-3 rifles, 1 G-4 rifle, 1 MA-15 rifle, and 1 pistol. The buildings within the police station compound were subsequently burned down. The township health officer and medical team are currently providing necessary medical treatment to injured women and children from police families. Special care is being given to a pregnant woman who requires maternity services, ensuring proper medical attention and support.
The revolutionary forces released video footage of the Zeekone Police Station attack, which showed a revolutionary soldier climbing up to a house to retrieve a maternity dress for a captured police officer’s pregnant wife. This act received widespread praise on social media. The public also commended the revolutionary forces for their careful treatment of women and children during the operation, with many contrasting this behavior with the military council’s typical brutal treatment of civilians, including women and children. A citizen commented through social media to the Yangon Modern News Agency, praising the humane treatment shown by revolutionary forces and encouraging them to continue their humanitarian approach to the revolution.
Following the capture of Zeekone Police Station on September 17th, local revolutionary sources report that military council forces are reinforcing their troops in Kanbalu Township and preparing to launch military columns. This battle has become a significant demonstration of revolutionary forces’ capabilities in the region while also highlighting their commitment to humanitarian principles in their operations. The incident has become a model example of how revolutionary forces can maintain military effectiveness while upholding human dignity and protecting vulnerable civilians, even those associated with opposing forces. The contrast between their conduct and the military council’s typical brutal approach has resonated strongly with the public, reinforcing support for the revolutionary movement among local communities.
