Reckless artillery attack kills a 12-year old and injures monk
February 14, 2023
HRUFOM: On February 10, 2023, the 317th Artillery Battalion which had been based near Maw Ka Nin new village, Ye Township, in Mon State launched an artillery attack on nearby villages. The result of which killed a novice and injured a monk from Zu See Myine village.
According to local sources, a 12-year-old novice who was playing at the monastery, when the artillery shell exploded, striking him in the back. The child died on the scene.
A 60-year-old monk also sustained injuries to his back and arm. He was first sent to the Lamine Hospital but later transferred to the Mawlamyine General Hospital.
“The injuries on the back of the novice were horrible. He died at the scene. The monk also had a severe injury,” said a local villager.
The 317th Artillery Battalion’s attacks have been characterized as ‘careless and irresponsible’ resulting in injuries for at least 10 residents from Ka Nin Ka Maw, Lane Maw Chan and Tar Yar Aye villages
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