Five members of a family injured in Ramree explosion

Aung Kywe Nyein

Narinjara News, 18 May 2024

Five members of a family, including two children, were injured by a remnant bomb explosion in Ramree town of Rakhine State, as they brought it home.

 The injured individuals include  Ma Khaing Thazin Phyo (one and a half years old), Ma Yin Yin Nu (3), Maung Kyaw Kyaw Thein (14), Daw Win Win Yee (34) and Daw Nu Win Yee (36) from number 6 Nyaung Pin Hla ward of the town.

Maung Kyaw Kyaw Thein  saw the remnant bomb in an orchard on 16 May and picked it up. But his mother asked him to leave it. He dropped the remnant bomb and suddenly the explosion took place.

"The explosion occurred when a bomb was dropped inside the house and all five family members sustained injuries. Fortunately, there was no casualty,” said a local resident.

Currently, they are undergoing treatment at the hospital.