The Independence Monument in Namhkam, which is said to be under the control of the Palaung State Liberation Front/Ta’ang National Liberation Army (PSLF/TNLA), was demolished, according to reports on social media on December 21.

In the video file, a stone pillar in Namhkam town is being demolished by a backhoe and an armed man is standing guard nearby. Eleven Media has not yet been able to independently confirm whether the pillar is the Independence Monument or not.

According to the report of the Shan Herald Agency for News, which focuses on the news of Shan State, the stone pillar is in front of Smile tea shop in Namhkam town. On the afternoon of December 21, TNLA came and destroyed it.

The Martyrs' Monument is a historical monument that was directly related to General Aung San, and it was built after independence, according to the Shan Herald Agency for News.

Clashes broke out between the Tatmadaw and TNLA in Namhkam, and the TNLA entered Namhkam and attacked the army's bases from November 17, TNLA announced that they captured all the camps on December 19.

In the battles of Namhkam, there were aviation attacks by the Tatmadaw, and the Tatmadaw also suffered casualties.

In addition, the TNLA announced that 49 TNLA troops were killed and 145 wounded in the attack to gain access to the Sakhan Thit base, a main military base in Namhkam.

Similarly, during the battle, the TNLA announced that various weapons, various ammunitions and military equipment, including heavy weapons, were seized.