TATMADAW columns yesterday regained full control of the Kalewa-Yagyi-Monywa road, a key transport route that had been under the temporary control of insurgent groups. The route is regarded as a vital corridor for India-Myanmar cross-border trade, linking the Tamu-Kalay border trade route with Kalewa, Monywa and central Myanmar, including Mandalay.
On 1 July, Tatmadaw columns regained Myayni village; on 2 July, Sibintha village; on 3 July, Minetaya Taesu village; on 6 July, Thaegyan Taesu village; and on the evening of 7 July, they cooperated with Kalewa security troops to regain full control of the Kalewa-Yagyi-Monywa route.
Therefore, people can travel along the Kalewa-Kalay-Falam-Haka-Thantlang, Kalewa-Kalay-Tiddim-Tonzang-Cikha, and Kalewa-Monywa-Myinmu-Sagaing-Mandalay, while India-Myanmar cross-border trade and regional freight transport are expected to proceed without disruption. Yesterday, the Tatmadaw columns arriving in Kalewa were welcomed by departmental officials and residents with flowers and garlands.
MNA/KTZH
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