Myanmar junta vehicle attacked in Magway’s Pakokku, killing two individuals, including a major

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A vehicle carrying Major Thaw Zin Oo from the Military Council’s weapon factory No. 24 was attacked in Pakokku, Magway Region, killing the major and another passenger, according to the Earthquake People’s Defense Force.

The Earthquake People’s Defense Force stated that the shooting occurred around 9 pm on 10 April near the Industrial Zone train station and White House KTV in Pakokku.

During the attack, Ko Myint Oo the owner of White House KTV was also killed while riding in the vehicle with Major Thaw Zin Oo. An official from the Earthquake People’s Defense Force said the driver fled with Major Thaw Zin Oo’s bag, and while no weapon was recovered, the vehicle was confiscated.