Subversive media misrepresents security forces’ response to terrorist attack in Mingkon village

Subversive media are spreading false claims accusing security forces of setting fire to Mingkon village on the morning of 23 July in Sagaing Township, which allegedly led to damage to residential houses and shops and the arrest of six residents.
In reality, on the morning of 23 July, a resident who opposes violence reported that PDF terrorists were near Mingkon village. Consequently, security forces implemented necessary security measures. PDF terrorists then launched an attack, resulting in clashes during which terrorists suffered heavy casualties and subsequently retreated.
As they withdrew, terrorists destroyed electricity distribution lines causing short circuit that ignited fire to residential houses, and damaging civilian properties. Security forces, in collaboration with local people, responded to control the fire. The blaze destroyed six residential houses and damaged water distribution pipes, according to an official from security forces.
PDF terrorists are deliberately engaging in acts of terrorism to disrupt the peace of Mingkon village, which tourists and pilgrims frequent. Reports indicate that the malicious media are circulating propaganda to mislead the public by falsely accusing security forces, aiming to cover up their own terrorist attacks. — MNA/TKO