Starting 24 March, a large number of terrorism supporters of KNU, NMSP AD (Mon splinter group) and PDF terrorists attacked departmental buildings, police stations and committed terrorist acts in Kawbein village of Kawkareik Township in Kayin State and Dhammathat village in Kyaikmaraw Township of Mon State, and the nearby villages. Local security forces and police members of police stations gathered strength and defended the outposts. But they had to withdraw temporarily from Kawbein village on 25 March and Dhammathat Village on 27 March and then, regrouped at Tayana village.
Due to the violence acts of the terrorist groups, local villagers had fled their homes with apprehension. In order to ensure them return home, Tatmadaw columns had launched Counter-Terrorism Operations on Kawbein village, Dhammathat village and nearby villages since 11 April. The columns engaged with terrorists seven times and seized some enemies’ dead bodies and arms, ammunition and accessories. Some security personnel were injured but the columns were able to regain control of Dhammathat village on 22 April and Kawbein Village on 25 April.
As the security forces advanced and defeated the enemy in systematic group formations, terrorists had fled in disarray. But the terrorists torched or blew up homes, departmental buildings and police stations along their way to retreat.
Due to the violence acts of terrorism supporters of KNU, NMSP AD (Mon splinter group) and PDF terrorists, many buildings in the area were destroyed. Under the circumstances, security forces conducted mine clearance operations for the safety of locals.
Mon State and Kayin State governments are preparing to undertake rehabilitation tasks together with the locals in Kawbein, Dhammathat and surrounding villages for ensuring homes for the displaced persons soonest. As peace stability has returned to the villages locals are returning to their homes, it is reported.
Source: MWD (27-4-2024)
- Terrorism supporters of KNU, NMSP AD (Mon splinter group) and PDF terrorists committed violent acts in Kawbein, Dhammathat and surrounding villages. Tatmadaw columns engaged with terrorists seven times seized some enemies’ dead bodies and arms, ammunition and accessories.
- Due to the violent acts of terrorism supporters of KNU, NMSP AD (Mon splinter group) and PDF terrorists, many buildings in the area were destroyed. Security forces conducted mine clearance operations for the safety of locals.
- Mon State and Kayin State governments are preparing to undertake rehabilitation tasks together with the locals in Kawbein, Dhammathat and surrounding villages for ensuring homes for the displaced persons soonest.