Grenade event in Minbu, 27-Mile Coal Site area, Myanmar on Wed 28th October 2026

Minbu District People's Defence Team raids 27-Mile coal site and captures Pyu Saw Htee member Chit Kaung along with weapons, ammunition and cash

Minbu, November 4

The Minbu District People's Defence Team announced today (November 4) that it raided the 27-Mile coal site owned by crony U Sein Lin, which was being secured by the terrorist military east of the Minbu-Padan road in Magway Region, and arrested Pyu Saw Htee member Chit Kaung together with weapons, ammunition, and a certain amount of cash.

According to the Minbu District People's Defence Team, when they raided the 27-Mile coal site owned by the crony U Sein Lin on October 28, they were able to seize Deputy Manager (Pyu Saw Htee) Chit Kaung and confiscate three pistols, four hand grenades, approximately 200 pistol rounds, about 9 million kyats in cash, and one gold necklace.

During the initial interrogation of the arrested Chit Kaung, it emerged that the said crony U Sein Lin was not only notorious as a gang leader throughout Minbu Township but also across Magway Region. It was further revealed that he owned the 27-Mile coal field, May Thant purified water factory, and May Thant vehicle workshop. The Minbu People's Defence Team also stated that he had been involved in arresting and beating civilians living near the business site.

In addition, the Minbu District People's Defence Team stated that when the leader of the terrorist military visited Minbu town, he would also often stay temporarily at the residence of the crony U Sein Lin.

The Minbu District People's Defence Team stated that the captured Chit Kaung will be dealt with in accordance with procedures. It further warned business operators that if they cooperate with the terrorist military or its supporters in arresting, torturing, or oppressing civilians, or if they assist in prolonging the survival of the terrorist military, action will be taken against them in accordance with existing laws.