Sitwundans

Sitwundans
Active	1948–1949
Country	Union of Burma
Allegiance	Burmese government
Branch	Auxiliary militia
Type	Paramilitary force
Role	Internal security; counterinsurgency
Engagements	Communist insurgency in Burma Karen conflict 1948 Palaw Christmas Eve Massacre
Commanders
Notable commanders	Aung Gyi (associated with organization)

The Sitwundans were government-authorized auxiliary militia units established in Burma in 1948, during the early years of the country's independence. Also known as the Union Police Special Reserve, they were organized to reinforce the government's security forces amid communist insurgencies and growing political instability. Their organization included locally raised battalions, some of which were associated with political factions.

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