Kyauktan shooting victim died at Yangon hospital
One of 8 detained villagers who was injured in the shooting at Kyauktan village died at Yangon’s North Okkalapa Hospital during medical treatment, according to his family.
14 May 2019
Cha Lu Aung/ DMG
May 14, Rathedaung
One of 8 detained villagers who was injured in the shooting at Kyauktan village died at Yangon’s North Okkalapa Hospital during medical treatment, according to his family.
He was transferred to the hospital from Sittwe hospital on May 12 because his injuries were very serious.
U Aung Linn Kyaw, 38, died at around 4 p.m. on May 14, said U Maung Thein Win, one of his family members said.
“He died from a gunshot wound in his right arm. The bullet went through his arm from the right side to the left. We reached Yangon on May 12. His body will be cremated tomorrow,” he said.
Gunfire broke out on May 2 when the Tatmadaw interrogated 275 men from Kyauktan village in Rathedaung Township since April 30, six detained villagers were killed and eight other men were injured.
Top News
Military-AA clashes intensify in Taungup
By Admin 15 Nov 2024
Eight civilians killed, six injured in junta attacks on Gwa Twsp village
By Admin 15 Nov 2024
AA says its forces close to capturing four more towns in Arakan State
By Admin 14 Nov 2024
Junta destroys over 150 buildings in Arakan over past year: AA
By Admin 14 Nov 2024
Junta shelling injures two women in Ann’s Tattaung Town
By Admin 14 Nov 2024
