An incident occurred at the Pathein City Police Station in Ayeyarwady Region where a man armed with two pairs of scissors entered the station and attacked officers, resulting in injuries to four police personnel including Station Commander Kyaw Zay Latt. The attack took place around 6 AM on March 16, when the unidentified man, reportedly from Ngapudaw Township, suddenly entered the police station premises and began attacking anyone he encountered with the scissors.
During the assault, Station Commander Kyaw Zay Latt and three other police officers sustained injuries from the scissors attack. The military council’s police forces responded by shooting at the attacker, hitting him in the thigh before taking him into custody. While the attacker is known to be a resident of Ngapudaw Township, his complete name and address have not been disclosed according to local sources who confirmed the incident.
Currently, the attacker is in critical condition due to both gunshot wounds and injuries sustained during his arrest, as police officers reportedly beat him during the apprehension. Although police authorities attempted to suppress information about the incident, local sources have confirmed that the attack caused a significant security situation within the police station. The incident has highlighted the ongoing tensions in the region, with the attack creating a frightening situation within the police station compound.
