Security Measure : Woman linked to PDF arrested in Yangon

Security forces arrested Wint Hlywar Aung @ Sit Nyein May , who was serving as an administrative officer of the No. 3 Hinthada District Battalion under the PDF group, in Lanmadaw Township, Yangon Region, on October 10, according to a tip-off from local residents.

During questioning, she stated that she had attended military training at Brigade No. 7 of the KNU from May to June 2021. She was also involved in administrative and logistical duties with several groups, including Hinthada District Battalions No. 1 and No. 3 and the Ayeyawady Yoma Column.

After returning to Yangon in July 2025, she continued handling administrative and logistical support for Battalion No. 3. Her duties included maintaining personnel records, handling financial transfers, submitting daily reports and reporting casualty figures. She also managed the battalion's income and expenditure through online financial services. It is learnt that legal action will be taken against her under the Counter-Terrorism Law.