Narinjara News, 18 January 2023

Four members of a family, including two women, were murdered in Pallin Pyin Muslim village under Sittwetownship.

The incident took place at around 8 am on Tuesday. The victims have been identified as U Bordi Raman (35years old), Daw Fa Tay Bakhatu (55),U Bo Sira Mak (36) and Daw Ali Makhatu (37).

"All victims are family members. I heard there was an inheritance problem among the family members. Sixpeople are suspected to commit thecrime," said Thagyi Phyo from Shwe Young Metta Foundation, which transported the victim bodies to theSittwe public hospital.

The victims succumbed to injuries on the spot as the injuries were very severe. Meanwhile their bodieswere sent to the Sittwe hospital morgue.

"The victims had wounds all over their bodies and they died of severe injuries. We come to know that sixperpetrators ran away from the location.They are yet to be caught. The police have already started the probe,” added Thagyi Phyo.