A malicious media outlet, Khit Thit, has been circulating unfounded reports on social media, accusing Tatmadaw of forcibly conscripting young people.

The false news claimed that Tatmadaw had conscripted 15 youths from Phayataung Village, Ottarathiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw, in February. It further alleged that Tatmadaw had ordered villages in Ottarathiri Township to select 20 youngsters from each village for mandatory military service.

An administrative official and a resident from Ottarathiri Township discredited the claims by clarifying that such incidents did not happen.

Similar misinformation has also accused Tatmadaw of drafting 50 residents from each village in the Upper Zaiganaigyi village-tract, spanning across ten villages in Bago Township. These false reports have sparked fears among the public.

Malicious media outlets and terrorist groups have reportedly been spreading baseless claims accusing security forces of forcibly conscripting and seizing citizens, aiming to undermine law and order.

MNA/NT

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