Children play with RPG bullet, explosion kills one, injures two in Gwa

Children play with RPG bullet, explosion kills one, injures two in Gwa
Photograph- Arakan Princess Media
Photograph- Arakan Princess Media

Khaing Lu Hla (Roma Mray) — Three children playing with  an RPG (rocket-propelled grenade) bullet faced an explosion that killed one and injured two others in Gwa township, southernmost township of Rakhine State.

The deceased child is identified as Maung Wai Yan Lin (12) hailing  from Kwee Chai village, while the injured children are Maung Kyaw Ko Ko (12) and Maung Htun Lin Naing (11). 

They found the RPG bullet on the beach near Kwee Chai village at around 2:30 pm on 8 March and started playing with it which exploded suddenly,  said the local resident.

Maung Wai Yan Lin died on the spot. Maung Kyaw Ko Ko and Maung Htun Lin Naing sustained injuries all over their bodies. They are currently receiving emergency medical treatment in a healthcare centre.

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