During the powerful earthquake that struck Naypyidaw on March 28, terrorist military leader Min Aung Hlaing revealed that he was reading documents in his office when the tremors began, forcing him to take shelter under a desk for safety. He made these statements during an earthquake relief donation ceremony held in Naypyidaw on April 1.
According to Min Aung Hlaing’s disclosure, the earthquake began at 12:51 PM, and as the tremors intensified, he had to take shelter under one side of a desk for safety. After the initial quake subsided, he inspected his office buildings and found no significant damage. However, due to continuing aftershocks, his security team advised him to remain outside the building, resulting in him standing outdoors for more than an hour. This unprecedented admission of vulnerability from the military leader came during his address at the earthquake relief donation ceremony.
Additionally, Min Aung Hlaing discussed plans for infrastructure recovery in the aftermath of the earthquake. He announced that damaged railway lines would be restored and reopened by the first week of April, and the Tada-U Airport would be prepared for regular aircraft operations within the next week. The earthquake caused significant damage in Naypyidaw and surrounding areas, severely impacting the daily lives of local residents. The extent of the damage and the military council’s response to this natural disaster have highlighted the challenges facing the region’s infrastructure and emergency response capabilities.
