Resistance forces attacked the office of the Immigration and Populationin Chaung-U Township in Monywa District, Sagaing Region, on the morning of June4, according to resistance Battalion 8 in Monywa District.

“We launched the attack on the immigration office on ChaungU-Myinmu Road. Inthe attack, about four junta guards were fatally shot,” said an official fromBattalion 8.

The resistance official further said their fighters also seized four G-3rifles and 49 bullets from the regime soldiers.

The surprise attack was followed by the deployment of reinforcements byMyanmar army military vehicles, which led to tighter controls in thesurrounding areas, locals said.

“They must have been scared after the attack. They have deployed more troopsin the area and have started checking every passerby coming to and from Myinmuto buy groceries. They are also checking their cell phones,” said a localresident.

On the evening of 4 June, a company of the Daung Min (Peacock King) Columnreportedly intercepted two military vehicles with cluster mines.