As a result, two men and two women were seriously injured. According to a social assistance group, four people working at a company site were also injured, and nearby buildings were slightly damaged. Residents say that the military often fires both heavy and small weapons into civilian areas at any time. Ahead of the sham elections and the expansion of administrative control, the military increased its forces in Hpakant. Local people reported more arrests, forced recruitment, money extortion, and strict phone checks. In Kachin State, military operations have been carried out by the Northern Regional Military Command under the leadership of Major General Aung Zaw Htwe, together with the Tanai Regional Operations Command (ROC–86), Light Infantry Battalions (238) and (297), and local militia forces led by Min Zin Thant (based in Shaduzup village), in coordination with the military junta. Since July 2025, they have re-established control along the Hpakant–Danai road. From early 2026, junta forces and allied militias have launched renewed offensives against KIA Brigade 2, Battalion 14, and Battalion 20 areas. In Danai Township, militia forces led by Min Zin Thant burned more than 320 houses. In addition, Christian churches and the homes of pastors in Lawar village were destroyed by fire. More than 30 buildings of a Roman Catholic church (RCC) complex were burned. Over 120 houses in Khun San Zup village and 26 houses in Warra Zup village were also destroyed. These acts of arson were reportedly carried out deliberately by junta troops and militia groups. In Lawar village, restaurants operated by Kachin Baptist Christians were looted by militia members, who took furniture and materials from inside the buildings. Ongoing clashes between KIA forces and militia groups continue within Tanai Township. Due to offensives by Danai-based military units and militias targeting gold-mining areas such as Aung Lut and Nam Byu, an incident occurred on January 6, 2026, at the Yekyi Chaung gold-mining site. While going to sell goods at the market, a 14-year-old girl was severely injured by artillery shelling from the State Administration Council (SAC) forces. She sustained serious injuries to her head, face, eye area, and body. She was initially treated at Danai Hospital, but due to the severity of her injuries and a lack of adequate medical supplies, she was transferred to Myitkyina Hospital with support from church organizations. Doctors later indicated that surgery would be difficult there and recommended transfer to Mandalay Hospital. 28 | "Inhumane Acts" by KHRW