At least two junta soldiers were killed and anotherone was seriously injured as they  stepped  on their own landmine inRathedaung township of  Rakhine State.

According to a local resident, the landmine explodedwithin the 538th light infantry battalion camp, stationed in Rathedaungtownship, on Thursday at around 9 am.

"I heard the sound of a landmine explosion fromthe 538th battalion. The initial explosion resulted in immediate death of twosoldiers. Upon hearing the first explosion, another soldier rushed to spot and stepped on another landmine, leading to the second explosion,” added theresident.

The injured  soldier was  transported to Rathedaung hospital. Thesecurity was  heightened around the nearby immigration office and variousurban areas.

"With the soldier now in the hospital, thesecurity has been tightened in the area. The injured soldier has lost both thelegs," stated  the resident.

Narinjara News is yet to find more details about the injured soldier and hishealth status.