- Web Master
- September 01, 2023
Narinjara News, 17 August 2022
The general administration of Sittwe, the capital city of Rakhine State, is getting worse day by day under the present military council as incidents of murders,
robbery & thefts along with drug trafficking
increase.
From 1 January till 15 August, Sittwe witnessed as many as 19 stabbing cases. Out of the injured
persons, 11 have already died
and 8 were injured, said Golden Love Foundation, a social organization.
The number is about 3 times higher than the previous year before the military council seized power. The
junta authority remains reluctant to
address the issue.
On 15 August, a 18-year-old woman was stabbed to death in Sittwe, but the authorities are yet to identify
the culprits.
Many observers believe that the deterioration of law and order situation across Arakan State is
because of the ongoing parallel administration
run by both the military council and Arakan Army.
The AA authority controls more areas in the northern part of Arakan State and the military council is
losing space in rural areas.
Now the anti-social elements are taking advantage of the situation. Drug traffickers are roaming with their
products including Yaba pills in
Sittwe. Many poor families are lured into joining the illegal profession.
Increase in circulation of illegal drug among youths has resulted in more number of incidents related to
murders, robbery & thefts. The motorcycles
and cellphones are being targeted by the thieves. The wallets, jewelleries are also being robbed from the residents of Sittwe.
Ma Aung Myint Than, a resident of Sittwe said that they are afraid of going outside alone.
“I usually go out with my friends. Also I avoid the night hours. Currently we keep our doors always
locked from inside,” she added.