The Chinland Defense Force-Hakha has reported that a new military recruit has defected to the people’s side with weapons and ammunition in Hakha Township, Chin State, while another soldier was captured alive. On July 10, a soldier from the military camp in Hakha made the decision to oppose the terrorist military council and defected to the revolutionary forces, bringing weapons and ammunition with him. The incident represents a significant development in the ongoing resistance against the military council in the region.
The Chinland Defense Force-Hakha warmly welcomed the defecting soldier, providing him with monetary rewards and ensuring his safe passage to a secure location. The organization has also issued a statement welcoming other military personnel who wish to leave the military council’s service and join the people’s side, guaranteeing their safety and protection. This open invitation demonstrates the resistance forces’ commitment to supporting those who choose to abandon the military council’s ranks.
Additionally, on July 13, the Chinland Defense Force-Hakha successfully captured another new military recruit who had attempted to flee from the military camp within Hakha city. The resistance group has not yet announced how they will proceed with the captured soldier. Local observers note that many soldiers within the military council’s forces are not serving voluntarily but have been forcibly recruited or coerced into service, which explains why they attempt to escape whenever possible. This pattern of defections and escapes highlights the growing instability within the military council’s ranks and the increasing resistance against their authority in the region.
