The military council has forcibly demolished more than 80 houses along the Mandalay-Mattaya road in Kwa Ni Kan village, Patheingyi Township, Mandalay Region, using excavators and bulldozers under the pretext of road expansion. According to an official from MDY Revolution, the demolition was carried out by over 50 military personnel over three days from March 4 to March 6, systematically destroying homes on both the eastern and western sides of the main road. The operation was conducted without any prior notice to local residents, who were caught completely off guard by the sudden destruction of their homes.
During the demolition, residents were not allowed to salvage their belongings from their homes, resulting in significant property losses. The military personnel also detained some civilians who attempted to photograph the demolition process, while armed Pyu Saw Htee members threatened others to prevent them from documenting the destruction. Local sources reported that the military’s actions were carried out with complete disregard for legal procedures and residents’ rights.
This forced demolition has created severe hardships for local residents, who are now facing both livelihood and housing challenges. More than 80 families have lost their shelter and have been forced to relocate to other areas. The military council’s actions have effectively displaced these families without any compensation or alternative housing arrangements, demonstrating a complete disregard for civilian welfare and property rights. The affected residents are now struggling to find new accommodation and rebuild their lives after this sudden and unauthorized destruction of their homes.
