In Mandalay, retired Professor Dr. Htwe Htwe from the Department of Zoology was lured under the pretense of viewing real estate properties, subsequently beaten to death, and robbed of her jewelry and possessions, according to statements from Mandalay residents and family members. The incident occurred on April 25th in the afternoon when the 65-year-old professor, who lived alone in Maharaungmye Township, was taken to Patheingyi Township by a real estate agent who claimed to show her properties. After being led away, she was brutally attacked and killed, with her jewelry and belongings stolen.
Dr. Htwe Htwe was a retired professor who lived alone and was unmarried. Her funeral was held at Taung Inn Myaung Inn Cemetery on April 28th. As of now, the perpetrator of this criminal act has not been apprehended, according to local real estate agents in Mandalay. This incident is one of many criminal cases occurring in Mandalay recently, particularly reflecting the deteriorating security situation in the city following the recent earthquake.
In Mandalay, there has been a surge in criminal activities following the recent earthquake, including nighttime burglaries, daytime home invasions, armed robberies, and various other criminal incidents. These occurrences have heightened concerns about public safety, particularly for those living alone and the elderly. This case exemplifies the current breakdown of law and order and security conditions in Myanmar, especially affecting vulnerable members of society. The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of residents in Mandalay, where criminal activities have become increasingly bold and frequent, even during daylight hours.
