However, Diệm refused to share power and launched a sudden offensive against Ba Cụt in Thốt Nốt on 12 March, shelling the area heavily.
Namun, Diệm menolak untuk membagi kekuasaan dan meluncurkan serangan tiba-tiba terhadap Ba Cụt di Thốt Nốt pada 12 Maret, membombardir kawasan itu.