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MAGWAY DIVISION- The comrades who lost their limbs while serving at Gantgaw District No. 6 Battalion (Laung She Regional People’s Defense Force) were awarded grants on June 27, according to the battalion’s announcement.
It is reported that the 3 comrades who lost their limbs (during the battles) were supported by campaign-raised money and rewards from the local people.
“During the battle, the eyes and legs were impaired by bullets and gunpowder smoke. They were supported by the money we received from the campaign and the donations from locals,” said the battalion’s commander, Major Marga.
The Commander went on to say that comrade Kyaw Naing Htun, who lost his left leg, a comrade whose right leg was wounded by a bullet, and a comrade who had damage to both eyes, were provided grants.
It is reported that each comrade is awarded 1.5 million kyats and a total of 4.5 million kyats raised from the “revolutionary-lipstick painting” campaign.
In addition, a little over 1.9 million (192,2900) kyats is separately provided by the locals of Laung She District as the medical expenses for Comrade Kyaw Naing Tun.