A ward administrator and a military lance corporal were killed in separate attacks by revolutionary forces in Palaw Township, Tanintharyi Region, and Myingyan Township, Mandalay Region, for their involvement in oppressing civilians. Ward administrator Kyaw Min Win of Ward 4 in Palaw Township was killed instantly when revolutionary forces attacked him at his residence around 11 AM on March 31. According to an official from Myeik District Battalion 1, the administrator had been using the military council’s conscription law to forcefully recruit young people for military service and extort money from civilians.
Revolutionary forces had repeatedly warned administrator Kyaw Min Win to cease his activities, but he failed to comply, leading to the targeted attack. The operation was jointly carried out by the People’s Defense Force, Myeik District Battalion 1, and Karen National Defense Organization (KNDO) Battalion 7. Other ward and village administrators in Palaw Township have been warned that they will face similar consequences if they continue to force young people into military service or intimidate and oppress civilians. The revolutionary forces have made it clear that they will continue to target those who implement the military council’s oppressive policies against the people.
In Myingyan Township, Mandalay Region, Lance Corporal Than Htike was killed in an attack by the Taung Taung People’s Revolutionary Force around 9:30 AM on March 28. The incident occurred near mile post 256 on the highway when he was leaving Myingyan Police Station on a motorcycle. Officials from the Taung Taung People’s Revolutionary Force confirmed that WY stimulant tablets were seized from his possession during the attack. The revolutionary forces have stated their commitment to continuing operations against military council personnel and their collaborators who participate in the oppression of civilians. These incidents demonstrate the ongoing resistance against the military council’s attempts to enforce conscription and maintain control through local administrative structures.
