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Clashes among border guards in Maungdaw, 2 killed and 5 injured


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  • | Date: 10 January 2023
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Narinjara News, 10 January 2023

A border guard of Dom Nyo police station in Maungdaw township attacked by a grenade killing two  and injuring 5 personnel  during the playing cards in the camp in the night of  6 January.

The incident resulted in violent outcome and finally two personnel died including the police who threw the grenade into it also died.

A person close to the border guard forces informed that a corporal threw a hand grenade over the playing members after a quarrel broke out among themselves. As the grenade exploded, two personnel playing cards lost their lives.

The victims have been identified as lieutenant sergeant  Thet Tun and Ling Lin who threw the grenade after removing its detonator.

"The unfortunate incident took place on 6 January. But there was no official information about it. So I came to know about it today only,” he added.

Thet Tun sustained injuries on his neck, chest and face, and he died on the spot. On the other hand, Lin Lin died on the way to  hospital while succumbing to bullet wounds in his legs.

Local residents informed that three critically injured individuals were taken to Maungdaw hospital and two others were shifted to Buthidaung hospital.
They also stated that there are over 100 border guard personnel placed at Dom Nyo station. Investigations are going on over the incident to identify the culprits.

 

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