KACHIN STATE – Residents reported that an explosion took place near the general administration office in Mogaung on Wednesday (May 10) night. The explosion is said to have went off near the government offices in Natgyikone Ward where junta forces are stationed.
“The explosion went off past 7 p.m. in Natgyikone Ward, near the legal department, police station and general administration office. There are junta soldiers stationed at the general administration office. It’s not clear yet if there were any casualties. Junta soldiers and police have blocked off the area, conduction searches,” said a local man.
It was reported that junta troops carried out strict security checks near the site of the explosion as well as in Mogaung Town after the bomb went off.
In Mogaung Township, there was an explosion at the township municipal office back in July 1, 2022, resulting from a meal delivered by a young man. Also on July 10, a junta surveillance officer died after setting off an explosion when he kicked off a banner with “junta dog, police dog” written on it.