Male Terrorist Injured and Arrested After Explosion While transporting IEDs for a Terrorist attack in Shwedaung Township of Bago Region

Male Terrorist Injured and Arrested After Explosion While transporting IEDs for a Terrorist attack in Shwedaung Township of Bago Region

     In Shwedaung Township, Bago Region, an explosion occurred while a male terrorist was transporting improvised explosive devices for an intended act of terrorism, resulting in his arrest after sustaining injuries.

     The incident took place on 18 March 2025 at 8:50 PM, in Kyar Ni Kan Ward, Shwedaung Township of Bago Region. Security personnel went to the scene and to investigate the explosion. According to the investigation, it was found that U Than Htike (52 years old), a resident of Yon Tan Ward in Shwedaung Township, was transporting improvised explosive devices on a sidecar motorcycle for a planned terrorist bombing. While travelling along Ti Kone Ywar Thit Road in Kyar Ni Kan Ward, an accidental explosion occurred. As a result, Than Htike sustained injuries from the blast. Security personnel also discovered an unexploded improvised explosive device near the site of the explosion. The injured U Than Htike was transported to Shwedaung Township Public Hospital for medical treatment, it is reported.

     Security personnel are taking necessary measures as per security procedures and will take legal action against Than Htike as per the law. They continue to maintain stability and peace in the region, it is reported.