- Web Master
- February 28, 2024
The junta forces set a number of motorboats and sampans on fire in Shwe Min Gan
creek near Sittwe township's naval base. Those were owned by civilians who fled
from Kyay Taw village due to emerging conflicts.
An eyewitness reported that on 10 April at around 8 am, the
junta soldiers from Shwe Min Gan naval outpost set many civilian motorboats
docked in the creek on fire.
"They erected fences along Shwe Min Gan's shore and set the boats and
sampans on fire. I cannot tell how many were burned. Most of the affected
owners have fled due to the military situation,” added the eyewitness.
At that time three boats docked on the bank of the creek in
front of Kyay Taw Ywar Ma Pagoda in sittwe locality. All these were set on fire
by a group of soldiers and police personnel.
"The arsonists included both the soldiers and police
personnel. Many civilians have already fled from their villages leaving
their boats and sampans unattended,” said a reliable source, adding that the
junta officials probably want to prevent the residents from fleeing.
Local residents suspected that the military junta was making
full scale military preparations in Sittwe township. They are now increasing
security cover at the entry and exit points of the locality and also conducting
day & night patrols.
Moreover, the junta forces are planting landmines in Sittwe locality and also
arresting the civilians who try to escape the conflict.