While the Kyaik Htee Yoe Pagoda was crowded with peaceful pilgrims during Thadingyut occasion, on 12 October, the KNLA Brigade (1) and PDF terrorists, subordinates of NUG and CRPH brutally attacked the Kinmunchaung bus terminal of Kyaiktiyo Pagoda in Kyaikto Township of Mon State using heavy and small weapons without any reason and it was reported three pilgrims were killed and 19 others wounded.
The security forces provided proper medical treatment and sent the victims to Kyaikto People's Hospital. The security forces conducted operations to take action against the terrorists who are on the run.
The terrorists accelerated their destructive actions by begrudging the people for visiting pagodas and places of recreation across the nation after the Buddhist Lent. The current case committed by terrorists highlighted their brutal attack in religious areas where the people who are not related to the military peacefully make good deeds. Therefore, entire population can no longer tolerate such brutal acts and is willing punitive actions against the perpetrators.
The current case committed by terrorists constitute war crimes according to the Geneva Convention and International Law. The security forces will conduct counter-terrorism measures to take action under the Counter-Terrorism Law, Penal Code and existing laws. The people should inform the security members regarding the movements of the terrorist groups secretly. – MNA
Source: Myawady Daily Newspaper (13-10-2022)
- KNLA Brigade (1) and PDF terrorists, subordinates of NUG and CRPH brutally attacked the Kinmunchaung bus terminal of Kyaiktiyo Pagoda in Kyaikto Township of Mon State using heavy and small weapons leaving three pilgrims killed and 19 others wounded.
- The terrorists accelerated their destructive actions by begrudging the people for visiting pagodas and places of recreation across the nation after the Buddhist Lent. The current case committed by terrorists highlighted their brutal attack in religious areas where the people who are not related to the military peacefully make good deeds. Therefore, entire population can no longer tolerate such brutal acts and is willing punitive actions against the perpetrators.