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, resulting in injuries to four police personnel including Station Commander Kyaw Zay Latt. The assailant suddenly entered the police station compound and began attacking police officers and staff members indiscriminately with the scissors.
According to local sources, the attacker has been identified as a resident of Ngapudaw Township, though his complete name and address have not yet been disclosed. During the incident, police officers responded by opening fire to apprehend the suspect, who sustained a gunshot wound to his thigh during the arrest. Additionally, the suspect was reportedly beaten during the arrest by police officers, resulting in severe injuries that have left him in critical condition.
A Pathein-based source revealed that while police initially attempted to suppress news of the incident, details eventually emerged. The source confirmed that the attacker had indiscriminately targeted anyone he encountered within the police station premises with the scissors, resulting in injuries to the Station Commander and three other police personnel. The suspect is currently in custody but remains in critical condition due to the injuries sustained during his arrest and subsequent treatment by the police officers. The incident has raised concerns about security measures at police facilities and the use of force during arrests in the region.
