Htigyaing Township Recaptured: Terrorists left and plans underway for rehabilitation

The KIA and PDF terrorists entered Htigyaing Township of Sagaing Region in force on the 9th of November, arrested and killed local people in the township and its surroundings and burned houses and departmental buildings to stop the administration of the government.

The Tatmadaw security forces carried out a counter-terrorism operation, clashed with the terrorists and were able to regain control of the city on November 12, following the Rules of Engagement. In the operation, some of the security forces lost their lives.

Arms and ammunition used by the terrorists were seized along with dead bodies of some terrorists. In order to prevent the public from being injured due to the mines that were left by the terrorists, the security forces are carrying out demining operations by location. Also, plans are underway for rehabilitation in the township together with the locals.