On 14 April, terrorists from the west of PyinOoLwin in Mandalay region recklessly launched eleven 107-mm rockets at the town, resulting in explosions at the Orthopaedic Ward of People’s Hospital, Aung Myay Zeya Monastery, a Luxury Hotel, No.5 Ward, and Bala Min Htin and Sabae Wards. The explosions claimed the lives of two monks, Baddanta Tezananda and one temporarily ordained monk (Dullabrahman) and two civilians, and one another sustained injuries. Moreover, a total of 11 civilians including patients and staff members, five- and nine-year-old children receiving medical treatment at the public hospital, got serious injuries.
Myanmar’s Traditional Maha Thingyan Festival is celebrating all over the country with intentions to maintain Maha Thingyan festival in accordance with Myanmar customs and traditions, to participate in the water festival with joy and peace, and to refresh people by splashing water on all their tiredness. But, the terrorists, who do not want people celebrating Myanmar’s Traditional Maha Thingyan Festival joyfully and peacefully, committed the acts of terrorism intentionally.
The entire population is opposing the terrorists attack in the above-mentioned incident. Moreover, they are also called upon to cooperate with security forces by providing information on terrorists, it is reported.
Source: The Mirror (16-4-2024)
- Terrorists recklessly launched 107 mm rockets at Pyin Oo Lwin, leaving two monks and two civilians died and 12 innocent civilians got injured.
- The terrorists, who do not want people celebrating Myanmar’s Traditional Maha Thingyan Festival joyfully and peacefully, intentionally committed the acts of terrorism.