Child Severely Injured by Junta Landmine Explosion in Thandwe Township

News ၊ October 27, 2026

A child was severely injured on the evening of October 26 when a landmine previously planted by the fascist terrorist military junta exploded in Thandwe Township, Arakan State, according to local residents.

The victim has been identified as 12-year-old Maung Lin Htet Paing, son of U Nyi Lay from Thit Kauk Taw Village, Thandwe Township.

On October 26, Thadingyut Full Moon Day, Maung Lin Htet Paing accompanied people observing the Sabbath to the foot of Kyauk Phayoung Taung, located west of Thit Kauk Village.

At around 3:00 PM, while at the base of the hill, he handled a landmine left behind by the fascist terrorist military junta, which subsequently detonated. The explosion resulted in the amputation of four fingers on his right hand.

Maung Lin Htet Paing is currently receiving medical treatment.

Source@APM