Border News Agency
Taungup, November 9.
The Department of Law Enforcement and Public Security (DLEPS) has announced the arrest of a man identified as Chit San Maung, who allegedly committed a machete attack in Kyet Kine Village, Taungup Township, which is under the control of the Arakan Army (AA). He was arrested on October 14.
According to the department, on the morning of October 6, Chit San Maung went to U Nyi Soe’s house to drink alcohol and ate rice and curry without permission.
U Nyi Soe reportedly tried to stop him by striking him twice with his hand. In response, Chit San Maung became angry and attacked him with a firewood-cutting machete found at the house.
As a result of the attack, 68-year-old U Nyi Soe sustained injuries to his head, left jaw, waist, thigh, and lower leg. The suspect fled the scene following the incident.
DLEPS personnel subsequently travelled to the Nyaung Ai area of Zee Kwin Village, where the suspect was hiding, and arrested Chit San Maung on October 14, along with the machete used in the attack.
The suspect has been charged under Section 326 of the Penal Code, and further proceedings are underway to prosecute him, according to the department.
