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 responsible official 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.
A local resident from Insein Township reported witnessing intense security checkpoints along Aung Mingalar Don Road around 8:30 PM. The security forces, comprising both military and police personnel, conducted thorough vehicle inspections of all passing traffic, including private cars and taxis. The stringent security measures continued until approximately 9:00 PM, with no vehicles being exempted from the detailed searches and checks. The resident described the situation as unusually strict, with security forces maintaining a heavy presence in the area following the explosion.
The Rangoon Urban Column has urged residents of Yangon to strengthen ground intelligence networks by connecting through their Telegram account. This call for increased civilian reporting is seen as crucial for the resistance movement’s effectiveness in opposing the military regime. The organization emphasizes the importance of timely and accurate ground information in coordinating resistance activities and maintaining awareness of military movements in urban areas. This incident represents another significant attack on military-controlled infrastructure in Yangon, demonstrating the ongoing resistance against the military council’s control over the city.
