The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) office located along Aung Mingalar Don Road in Insein Township, Yangon Region, was attacked with a large remote-controlled mine. According to a representative from the Rangoon Urban Column, the attack resulted in injuries to several security personnel on guard duty. The incident occurred at 8:00 PM on March 19, with one person sustaining severe injuries requiring immediate hospitalization.
Following the attack, military council forces and police personnel conducted extensive vehicle checks along Aung Mingalar Don Road, beginning at approximately 8:30 PM. According to local residents, all passing vehicles, including private cars and taxis, were thoroughly searched. The security measures continued until 9:00 PM, with military and police vehicles maintaining a heavy presence in front of the CID office and around the Red Office area. Local witnesses reported seeing intensified security measures with military trucks and police vehicles stationed throughout the area.
The Rangoon Urban Column has encouraged Yangon residents to contribute to more effective urban operations by sharing ground information through their Telegram account. This attack is considered part of military operations aimed at disrupting the military council’s administrative machinery, according to analysts. The incident demonstrates the ongoing resistance activities within Yangon, with resistance forces continuing to target military council facilities and infrastructure. The attack on the CID office, a significant security installation, highlights the capability of resistance forces to conduct operations even in heavily guarded areas of the city.
