CPS driver killed in Rakhine attack

Published
Friday, April 24, 2020
CPS driver killed in Rakhine attack
Mizzima

A driver was killed, and his colleague injured in an attack by the Arakan Army in Rakhine State on 21 April, state media reported quoting Office of Commander in Chief of Defence Services.

The car carrying the commodities of Competitive Pest Services Myanmar (CPS) was shot near Pharpyo village in Minbya Township, en route from An to Sittway.

The driver, identified as U Nwe Nwe Maung, died on the spot.

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