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- February 28, 2024
Thinzar New, Narinjara News, 8 May 2024
A 14-year-old boy was killed and his father was injured as
they stepped on a junta planted landmine in Minbya township of Rakhine
State. The young victim is identified as
Both accidentally stepped on the landmine while looking for
forest produce near their village in the afternoon hours of 3 May, said a local
resident.
"The incident took place at around 3 pm. The son
sustained severe injuries and the father injured both of his legs. As
they didn't return to the village, the villagers went in search of
them, but they couldn't find them. The villagers recovered the injured
father and dead son only the next morning,” added the resident.
The father was taken to a nearby hospital. The junta forces
have planted landmines in various places and the people looking for
forest produce are facing the explosions.
In April, four Sittwe residents were killed as they
stepped on landmines in Kant Kaw Kyun village while fleeing the conflict.
Ten 10 others also sustained injuries.
According to a list compiled by Narinjara News, at least
five people were killed and 15 were injured due to landmine explosions.
More than 12 people lost their legs because of such incidents in April and May
(till date).