The Chin Brotherhood (CB) announced on 22 December that Mindat Township has become free of military council presence following the complete capture of Infantry Battalion 274, the last military junta foothold in southern Chin State’s Mindat town.
The offensive operation on Mindat began on 9 November as part of the Chin Brotherhood Operation, culminating in the complete capture of IB 274, the junta’s last camp in Mindat, on 21 December.
According to the CB’s announcement, during the operation, the resistance forces successfully rescued 13 political prisoners who had been arbitrarily detained since the 2021 military coup.
The Mindat offensive was carried out in coordination with allied forces, including the Yaw Defense Force (YDF), Yaw Army (YA), and People’s Defense Force Monywa District Battalion 3. They were able to seize the IB 274 thanks to the resistance forces fighting with unwavering determination, CB said.
“With the support of the Arakha Army (AA) in terms of weapons, ammunition, reinforcements, military advice, and other necessary assistance, we took complete control of the entire Mindat Township, which is now free from junta presence,” the CB announced.
The statement expressed deep respect and pride for the martyred heroes who gave their lives during Operation CB, the wounded soldiers who sacrificed their limbs, and the commanders and troops who fought bravely until victory, praising their obedience, combat skills, courage, and perseverance.
The statement also says they will continue fighting alongside allied forces to capture remaining military council positions in other townships across Chin State.