September 19, 2016

Myanmar military tightens security in Kokang capital

Myanmar military has tightened security measures in Laukkai, capital of Kokang region in northern Shan state, following an explosion in a house in the town, official media reported Sunday.

The house belongs to the former leader of the Kokang self-administered zone.

A search of the damaged house in Thursday blast led to discovery of five pieces of a propelled explosive round, the report said.

Further investigation revealed that the projectile had been launched from a hill, 1.6 kilometers northwest of Laukkai and the pieces belonged to a 107mm rocket launcher.

The security forces also found suspicious package comprising night-vision binoculars, 107mm rocket launchers and grenades around a hill, 3.2 kilometers northwest of Laukkai, the report added. (Courtesy of globaltimes.cn)

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