Mindat, new symbol of resistance against Myanmar military, fights on Sat, May 15 2021 12:21 IST | 5 Views Mindat, new symbol of resistance against Myanmar military, fights on. Image Source: IANS News Kolkata, May 15 : Heavy fighting continued in Mindat town in Myanmar's Chin state on Saturday, as civilian fighters fought the Myanmar military or Tatmadaw, braving heavy artillery barrages. Two more resistance fighters died on Friday, bringing the death toll to three, said a spokesman of the resistance who called himself "John". "John" told IANS the Mindat Defense Force were not taking cognisance of a declaration of martial law by the Myanmar military junta.