CNI News

February 18, 2026

Naypyidaw announced on February 18, 2026, that Naing Lin (aka) Bo Nagar, the leader of the Burma National Revolutionary Army (BNRA), along with his family members, has surrendered together with weapons and ammunition.

Bo Nagar and his family members arrived at a military base in Pale Township, Sagaing Region, to surrender today (February 18) at approximately 4:50 PM, bringing six assorted weapons and related equipment.

The surrender follows an offensive launched on February 17, 2026, by Yinmabin District battalions under the NUG against the BNRA within Pale Township.

During that conflict, more than 10 BNRA soldiers were killed, nine were captured, and various weapons and ammunition were seized.

It was amidst these circumstances that the BNRA leader, Bo Nagar, entered the "light" (surrendered) to the military.