The Burma Army (BA) has detained about 30 civilians from the Zotung area since launching a military operation in Matupi Township last week.
Two military columns of about 160 soldiers, that originated in Gangaw Township in Magwe Region, have entered Matupi in southern Chin State, according to an officer from the Zotung Chinland Defence Force (CDF). The soldiers are responsible for abducting villagers from Zeepya, Antar and Ramsi.
According to the officer, the bodies of two unidentified persons were discovered between Zeepya and Antar, whom he suspects were killed by the BA.
One of the BA columns has set up camp in Ramsi. The second is believed to be travelling from Tilaw-Rezua-Matupi town.
“I think the military column is trying to take control of the Matupi to Rezua road,” the officer told Khonumthung News.
Given the presence of BA in the Zotung area, CDF has warned people not to travel in the upcoming days.