Regime soldiers posing as members of the resistance lured six anti-junta fighters to their death in Mandalay Region’s Taungtha Township on Monday, according to resistance sources.
The incident occurred in Thar Yar Gyi, a village about five miles northwest of the town of Taungtha, said Sai Ja Lu, leader of the Myingyan Township People’s Defence Team (PDT).
“I heard the junta soldiers were disguised. They mingled with members of our group while they were out for a walk, pretending to be from another battalion,” he said, speaking to Myanmar Now on Tuesday.
“When they reached a certain location where their unit was waiting, the soldiers used force to arrest and beat our members,” he added.
Soon after the resistance fighters were captured, others arrived on motorcycles and attempted to rescue them. The ensuing battle continued until the regime forces started receiving air support, according to Sai Ja. . .
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