It is reported that 2 soldiers who were playing Tik Tok were killed in an attack on the Military troops stationed at the old Immigration Office (Lawaka) in Monywa Township, Sagaing Region.
On February 27, around 3:00 p.m., the Golden Eagle Force – Monywa fired 10 shots by 40mm grenade at the 10 strengths of soldiers and policemen who were checking the gates in front of the District Immigration Office in Nyangpinsak Ward in the south of Monywa.
“They have stationed at that office and inspecting the slot gate. Yesterday, when we went to shoot, only 2 soldiers who were playing Tik Tok fell on the spot. The other one could have died. They also shot back and we had to retreat,” said an official of Golden Eagle Force- Monywa.
After the attack, the soldiers opened fire in the surrounding area, and 2 civilians were hit by bullets, but MPA could not confirm the death of the soldiers.
“Yesterday, they had blocked and inspected everything that passed. The boys were forced to do push-ups. Some young people were punched. We even heard that the young women were abused. People who passed through the gate were shot arbitrarily if they didn’t believe it. They were arrested. Mother and child were shot yesterday. I don’t know if they are dead or not,” said a Monywa resident.
On February 21, the soldiers stationed at the old immigration office were attacked with 40 mm grenade launcher, and 2 soldiers were killed.