A civilian was killed when soldiers from the military council’s Rain checkpoint in Budalin City, Sagaing Region, opened fire on passersby. The incident occurred around 5:10 PM on April 14, 2024, according to an official from the Monywa District Battalion 2, Unit 1 based in Ywa Zaw Gyi. The soldiers at the checkpoint deliberately targeted civilians using small arms, resulting in the death of one person. The military personnel continued their indiscriminate shooting in the area, making it impossible to immediately identify the deceased victim’s name and address.
The official confirmed that while one civilian was definitely killed by gunshot wounds, they could not yet verify whether any arrests had been made during the incident. The military council’s deliberate targeting of innocent civilians has caused significant fear and anxiety among local residents, who are increasingly concerned about their daily safety. This incident represents another example of the military council’s brutal actions against civilians in the area.
Local residents report that such unprovoked shootings at military checkpoints in Budalin Township have become increasingly common, leaving civilians’ lives and property insecure. The military council has expanded its checkpoint presence in the region to control local movements, intensifying its oppression of civilians. This latest incident, resulting in the death of an innocent civilian, serves as further evidence of the military council’s brutality, according to local residents. The situation continues to deteriorate as the military council maintains its aggressive stance against the civilian population, using checkpoints as points of control and intimidation in the region.
