City
Epaper

Over 600 mine blasts occur in Yangon region since Feb

By IANS | Published: August 28, 2021 11:21 AM

Yangon, Aug 28 Myanmar authorities have arrested 322 suspects in connection with 619 mine explosions that took place ...

Open in App

Yangon, Aug 28 Myanmar authorities have arrested 322 suspects in connection with 619 mine explosions that took place in the Yangon region since February this year, spokesperson for the State Administration Council said.

Addressing reporters on Friday, Zaw Min Tun, head of the council's Information Team, 59 other suspects were also arrested for violent acts which killed 84 civil in Yangon from February 1 to August 26, reports Xinhua news agency.

A total of 199 suspects were also captured for possessing firearms, along with 58 arms, 2,975 rounds of assorted ammunition and related materials in the region.

During the period, 467 events of explosions took place in Mandalay region, in which 74 suspects were arrested, while 68 suspects were detained for committing terror acts which killed 126 civil, Zaw Min Tun said.

Along with the seizure of 938 arms and 34,351 rounds of assorted ammunition, 156 suspects were also arrested by the regional authorities.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Tags: National Medical Products AdministrationInformation team
Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalMyanmar declares 17 cyclone-hit townships as natural disaster zone

InternationalMyanmar grants pardons to 2,153 prisoners

PoliticsMyanmar grants amnesty to over 3,000 prisoners on New Year's Day

PoliticsMyanmar declares martial law in 37 towns

PoliticsMyanmar announces cabinet reshuffle after state of emergency extension

International Realted Stories

InternationalLankan government to introduce two bills to bolster economy

InternationalJulian Assange wins UK High Court victory in case against extradition to US

InternationalIsrael plans to expand Rafah operation despite US concerns

InternationalInflation in Pakistan continues to haunt salaried employees

InternationalIsrael blasts ICC chief prosecutor over Gaza war arrest warrants