Innocent Civilian Injured in Improvised Explosive Device Explosion Planted by a combined group of  KNU and So-Called PDF Terrorists in Hpa-an Township of Kayin State

Innocent Civilian Injured in Improvised Explosive Device Explosion Planted by a combined group of  KNU and So-Called PDF Terrorists in Hpa-an Township of Kayin State

     In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.

     Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 31 January 2026 at 4:40 PM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries was admitted to Hpa-an District Public Hospital in Kayin State. When security personnel arrived at the hospital for further investigation, the victim was identified as Ko Khant Zaw Lin (20 years old) and a resident of No. 21 Ward in Pharpon Township. According to the investigation, on 30 January 2026 at 5:00 PM, the victim was travelling by motorcycle from Mee Pon Khya Village of Hpa-an Township to Ka Ma Maung Town. When he reached near Ta Kaung Boe Village, an improvised explosive device planted by a combined group of KNU and so-called PDF terrorists exploded on the roadside, resulting in his injuries, it is reported.

     It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incident to take effective action in accordance with the law.