NSS - Aug 4

It is reported that a municipal officer was assassinated by gunshot in Myitkyina, Kachin State.

The incident happened on 3rd August at an estimated 7:30 pm in Aye Mya That Yar Ward in Myitkyina, according to Kachin State Social Charity.

According to the charity, the officer was driving and was shot from two sides from the motorcycles near the 'Welcome' signpost. 

The victim is identified a 37 years old Phyo Wai San, the officer from Namati City Development Committee.

Due to the gun violence, the victim died on the spot and the corpse was sent to the Myitkyina Public Hospital.