Two officials of the Burmese military junta in Kholam, Namzang Township, in southern Shan State, along with two civilians were shot dead by unknown gunmen while they were having dinner, according to SHAN sources.

Yesterday evening, at 18:00 hours, Major Aung Thiha and Capt Soe Min Aye from Infantry Battalion No. 66, based in Kholam and two teak traders (not identified) were shot while having a meal at a teak trader's house. They died instantly, said a source.

 "The unknown gunmen, three to four of them fired from the window. It was as if they were being trailed," said the source. "There was no one to provide security during the time."