Dimawhso, 9 January
Two police officers were shot dead by unidentified armed men in a village in Dimawhso Township, Kayah State on 7 January, according to a local.
“The cause of the incident is still unknown because Kayah State hosts many ethnic armed groups,” the local said. Police Sub-inspector Aung Aung Wai from the township police station confirmed the incident, saying the local police launched an investigation into the case.” The homicide occurred on 7 January but it was informed to respective organizations on 8 January.
Two policemen were identified as two police inspectors. In connection with the case, no immediate reports or statements by the local police force are available.
Tun Hlaing (Myaing)
Translated by Kyaw Htike Soe
