Myanmar junta forces guarding the Immigration Office at Chaung-U Township in Sagaing Region were attacked by the Farmers Revolution Force at about 6:45 a.m. on 4 June.

"Because we struck quickly, they barely had time to fire back. However, they began firing once we left the immigration office,” said a representative of the Farmers Revolution Force.

Four junta soldiers were killed in the 10-minute attack and the defence force fighters seized four G3 guns and 49 rounds of ammunition before escaping by car.

Junta soldiers tried to chase them in another car, but the defence forces managed to escape unharmed.

About 10 junta soldiers were stationed at the Immigration Office. They arbitrarily inspected and detained pedestrians, accused them of being people’s defence force (PDF) members and demanded money from them, according to the Farmers Revolution Force.

Following the attack, two military vehicles from the Monywa-based Northwestern Military Command arrived to provide reinforcements at the immigration office.