Military forces killed civilians with gunfire and artillery strikes and additionally set fire to the town several times burning over a thousand buildings.

[4] On 19 September 2021 clashes broke out in Thantlang when Chin National Army (CNA) and CDF-Thantlang launched attack on a junta base reportedly killing around 30 soldiers.

[9] Over 10,000 Thantlang residents fled the town, seeking refuge in the countryside and the neighbouring Indian state of Mizoram.

[11] Following this attack, the Tatmadaw remained in control of only Tat Kone hill near the town, where Light Infantry Battalion 269 was stationed.

They encountered Chin forces and the subsequent battle killed 27 junta soldiers while the rebels suffered 12 fatalities and 10 injuries.

[5] On 30 March 2023 junta forces bombed Khuabung village near Thantlang killing eight residents and injuring 20.

[6] On 14 June, local media reported that junta forces had recaptured rebel camp in Lungkhar.