MANDALAY DIVISION- A man was reportedly shot dead when the military council forces opened arbitrary fire after a bomb blast near the general administration office in Mahlaing Township, Mandalay.
A bomb blast reportedly occurred near the general administration office on April 13 at around 11:00 a.m.
“I think the junta troops may have injured during the explosion. The security team opened fire. A person sitting in a market car was shot dead. Some pedestrians were also arrested,” said a resident.
The deceased is Mr. Win Kyaing. Some locals said that he came to the town for shopping.
Revolutionary forces have warned locals to stay away from military council convoys and security forces.
It was also reported that there was an explosion near the Shwesigone Pagoda, Nyaung U Township, Mandalay, at around 5:00 p.m. on April 13. It is not yet known if there were any casualties.