Launglon Township residents blame armed group for destruction at ancient city site in Tanintharyi Region

A resistance group calling itself the Ba Htoo Army, which claims it is based in Tanintharyi Region, released a statement on Tuesday denying accusations from residents and resistance forces that it is responsible for the destruction of a wall at the Thargara ancient city site in Launglon Township, which is located 12 miles (19 km) south of the Tanintharyi Region capital Dawei. 

“This has nothing to do with [us],” Htet Myat, the Ba Htoo Army information officer told DVB. He added that the armed group will accept any punishment if evidence is presented that proves it is behind the destruction of a wall in the ancient Thargara city site.