Aung Kywe Nyein

Narinjara News, 18 May 2024

Five members of a family, including two children, were injured by a remnantbomb explosion in Ramree town of Rakhine State, as they brought it home.

 The injured individuals include  Ma KhaingThazin Phyo (one and a half years old), Ma Yin Yin Nu (3), Maung Kyaw KyawThein (14), Daw Win Win Yee (34) and Daw Nu Win Yee (36) from number 6 NyaungPin Hla ward of the town.

Maung Kyaw Kyaw Thein  saw the remnant bomb in an orchard on 16 May andpicked it up. But his mother asked him to leave it. He dropped the remnant bomband suddenly the explosion took place.

"The explosion occurred when a bomb was droppedinside the house and all five family members sustained injuries. Fortunately,there was no casualty,” said a local resident.

Currently, they are undergoing treatment at thehospital.