A 50-year-old man was killed in a shooting incident that took place in Rakhine capital city of  Sittwe ataround 9 pm on Thursday.

The deceased has been identified as U Maung Kyin Sein, whohailed from Set Yon Suu ward fromthe outskirts of Sittwe.

A local resident informed  Narinjara News  that he could hear the sound of gunshots for five timesnear  Aung Parami monastery.

"The victim was shot dead by the miscreants. He wasshifted to the hospital, where hesuccumbed to injuries. His daughter also sustained injuries on one leg," he added.

The victim’s body and also his injured daughter are beingkept in Sittwe general hospital.

The shooting occurred near the office of  ArakanLiberation Party (ALP),  ledby pro-junta Daw Saw Mya Razalin.

"It took place near the ALP headquarters. I don't knowwhich group was involved with it,”he added.

On 15 September, a  40-year-old ALP major Khaing SoeLwin was shot dead in front of ashop near the State communication office in Sittwe. He was also attacked by a sharp item and succumbed to injurieson the spot.