On March 16 at approximately 6:00 AM, an incident occurred at the Pathein City Police Station in Ayeyarwady Region when a man armed with two pairs of scissors entered the premises and launched an attack. The assault resulted in injuries to four police personnel, including Police Station Commander Kyaw Zay Latt. According to local sources who spoke to Yangon Modern News Agency, the attacker entered the police station compound suddenly and began attacking everyone he encountered, including police officers and staff members.
The assailant, who has been identified as a resident of Ngapudaw Township though his complete name and address remain unknown, was eventually apprehended after being shot in the leg by police during the arrest attempt. Sources indicate that the man sustained multiple injuries during the arrest process and is currently in critical condition due to both gunshot wounds and injuries sustained during the apprehension. Local sources report that while police initially attempted to suppress news of the incident, details eventually emerged about the extent of the attack and its consequences.
A Pathein-based source revealed that the attacker indiscriminately targeted anyone within the police station compound with the scissors, resulting in injuries to four police personnel including the station commander. The incident has raised concerns about security measures at police facilities and the mental state of the attacker. Currently, the suspect is in custody undergoing interrogation, though his critical condition has complicated the investigation process. The authorities are working to determine the motivation behind the attack while treating the injuries of both the police personnel and the detained suspect.
