Two village administrative officials in Yamethin Township of Mandalay Region were attacked by terrorist groups using knives with attempts to undermine administrative machinery.
At 9:30 am on 24 May, Inpaung Village Administrator U Myint Naing from South Inpaung Village and 100-household leader U Tin Zaw Win left Inpaung Village for Yamethin by motorcycle along Yemethin-Myohla road. On arrival at Magyigone Village, four male terrorists (under scrutiny) on two motorcycles attacked the two formers using knives.
In the incident, U Myint Naing and U Tin Zaw Win were seriously injured with bruises on their heads, cheeks, nose, necks and left shoulder.
They were sent to Nay Pyi Taw General Hospital (1000-bed) via Yamethin Hospital to receive medical treatments.
Security forces are searching for four terrorists to be taken effective action under the law. — MNA
Two village administrative officials attacked by knives
