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, the attacker suddenly entered the police station compound and began attacking everyone he encountered, including both male and female officers, with the scissors.
During the incident, police personnel at the station attempted to apprehend the attacker, ultimately resorting to gunfire to subdue him. The suspect was shot in the leg during the arrest attempt and was subsequently taken into custody. While it has been confirmed that the attacker is from Ngapudaw Township, his complete name and address have not yet been disclosed. Currently, the attacker is in critical condition due to both the gunshot wound and injuries sustained during his arrest when police officers reportedly beat him while taking him into custody.
A Pathein-based source revealed that police initially attempted to suppress information about the incident, but details eventually emerged. Following the attack, security measures at the police station have been intensified, with increased scrutiny of all individuals entering and leaving the premises. The incident has caused considerable concern among local residents and has impacted the security situation in the area, also creating anxiety among police personnel. The attack represents a significant security breach at a law enforcement facility and has highlighted vulnerabilities in the existing security protocols at police stations in the region.
