The People’s Administration Team in Mindat Township, Chin State, has confirmed the recovery of more than 2,000 various types of landmines planted by the military council forces, with more still remaining to be cleared. According to Ko Yo Man, the Information Officer of the Mindat Township People’s Administration Team, the military council troops had planted various types of mines not only around their military bases but also in civilian residential areas during their occupation of the town.
While over 2,000 mines have been successfully cleared, authorities warn that more unexploded ordnance likely remains, requiring extreme caution from civilians returning to the city. The People’s Administration Team continues to conduct systematic mine clearance operations and has strongly advised residents not to handle any suspicious objects, mines, or explosive devices they might encounter. Instead, they are urged to immediately report such findings to relevant authorities. The extensive mining of civilian areas demonstrates the military council’s disregard for civilian safety and the challenges facing the town’s reconstruction efforts.
The liberation of Mindat began with Operation CB (Chin Brothers) on November 9, culminating in the complete capture of the town and the defeat of Infantry Battalion 274 on December 21. Following the military council forces’ withdrawal, the People’s Administration Team has taken charge of security and rehabilitation efforts in the town. The priority remains ensuring the safety of returning civilians through continued mine clearance operations, while working to restore stability and security to the area. The systematic mining of civilian areas has created significant challenges for the town’s recovery and the safe return of its displaced residents.
