YANGON DIVISION – Locals stated that an Urban Guerrilla Force (UG) member was killed in an accidental mine blast and another member was detained by the junta council in Shwepaukkan Ward No. 13, North Oakkalar Township on Thursday (May 11).
The explosion happened at around 5:40 p.m. on Hinthada Street, Shwepaukkan Ward No. 13.
“The one assembling the explosive died on the spot (due to the blast). Another one was detained by junta forces as the neighbors gave away the direction he ran. Only one (of the three UG members) had escaped,” said a resident.
Similarly, junta forces raided a house on Thumatta 10 Street in Ward No. 1 of North Oakkalar Township, at around 6 a.m. on May 12 and detained two brothers.
“Junta forces raided the alleged PDF hideout, on suspects of holding arms and explosives. Two young men were arrested and some weapons were reportedly confiscated. I wish their alliance forces and partners could evade the junta troops in advance,” said another local.