• Burmese
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
The Irrawaddy
25 °c
Yangon
  • Home
  • News
    • Burma
    • Politics
    • World
    • Asia
    • Myanmar’s Crisis & the World
    • Ethnic Issues
    • War Against the Junta
    • Junta Cronies
    • Conflicts In Numbers
    • Junta Watch
    • Obituaries
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Opinion
    • Commentary
    • Guest Column
    • Analysis
    • Editorial
    • Letters
  • Junta Watch
  • Ethnic Issues
  • Features
  • In Person
    • Interview
    • Profile
  • Books
  • Donation
  • Home
  • News
    • Burma
    • Politics
    • World
    • Asia
    • Myanmar’s Crisis & the World
    • Ethnic Issues
    • War Against the Junta
    • Junta Cronies
    • Conflicts In Numbers
    • Junta Watch
    • Obituaries
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Opinion
    • Commentary
    • Guest Column
    • Analysis
    • Editorial
    • Letters
  • Junta Watch
  • Ethnic Issues
  • Features
  • In Person
    • Interview
    • Profile
  • Books
  • Donation
No Result
View All Result
The Irrawaddy
No Result
View All Result
Home News Burma

Young Rohingya Trader Shot Dead in Arakan State

by Lawi Weng
December 9, 2015
in Uncategorized
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
Young Rohingya Trader Shot Dead in Arakan State

 Rohingya Muslim men ride their bicycles past a railway line near an IDP camp outside Sittwe in Arakan State

3.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

RANGOON — Maung Maung, a 23-year-old Rohingya Muslim man traveling from Arakan State’s Maungdaw to his home township of Buthidaung on Monday evening, was shot dead by a Burmese Border Guard Police officer, according to an investigating officer and the victim’s father.

The victim, also known as Mohamed Mussar, was in a vehicle transporting garlic and onions from the border township of Maungdaw when the alleged incident with border security forces occurred at around 9 pm on Monday.

RelatedPosts

Myanmar Junta Airstrikes Force Sagaing Resistance Retreat

Myanmar Junta Airstrikes Force Sagaing Resistance Retreat

November 29, 2023
485
Another Entire Junta Battalion Raises the White Flag in Myanmar’s Northern Shan State

Another Entire Junta Battalion Raises the White Flag in Myanmar’s Northern Shan State

November 29, 2023
3.7k
FACT CHECK: Exposing the Myanmar Junta’s Lies on Operation 1027 

FACT CHECK: Exposing the Myanmar Junta’s Lies on Operation 1027 

November 29, 2023
770

According to police, the vehicle failed to stop at a checkpoint and was pursued by two police officers on motorbikes. While precisely what transpired is unclear, police say the victim was then shot and killed “accidentally.”

“He was shot in the forehead. But they told me that the shooting was accidental,” said Abul Kalam, Maung Maung’s 60-year-old father. “But how could you accidently shoot [someone] straight in the forehead?”

“I did not see the incident take place, so I can only say what I think,” he added.

A police officer involved in an investigation into the matter confirmed that the offending officer had claimed the shooting was unintentional.

“He told us his gun went off accidently when he got off his motorbike. He did not intend to shoot the victim. He then found blood when he opened the car door,” the officer said.

“We detained him [the perpetrator] and opened two charges. We will take action against him. But we have an ongoing investigation.”

The victim’s father was dubious the family’s demand for justice in the case would be fulfilled.

“I told them that I wanted to take action against the person who shot my son. They told me that they would. But there is no rule of law here. How they will take action against this person, we do not know,” said Abul Kalam.

 

Your Thoughts …
Tags: Drug & Crime
Previous Post

Tradeless Christening of YSX Sees 6 Initial Firms Listed

Next Post

Thai Police Probe US Envoy over Comments about Monarchy Law

Lawi Weng

Lawi Weng

The Irrawaddy

Similar Picks:

Police Seize Drugs

Police Seize Drugs, Weapons in Town on India Border

February 4, 2013
4k
Activists Urge Harsher Penalty for Child Rape Case in Burma

Activists Urge Harsher Penalty for Child Rape Case in Burma

August 6, 2013
7.5k
Wa Tycoon’s Jade Ties Exposed in New Report

Wa Tycoon’s Jade Ties Exposed in New Report

December 4, 2015
8.8k
Law Aimed at Muslims in Burma Strikes Buddhist Targets

Law Aimed at Muslims in Burma Strikes Buddhist Targets

December 11, 2015
4.5k
Experts Reject Claims of ‘Rohingya Mujahideen’ Insurgency

Experts Reject Claims of ‘Rohingya Mujahideen’ Insurgency

July 15, 2013
21.4k
Girl Who Accused Employer of Rape Faces Charges of Theft

Girl Who Accused Employer of Rape Faces Charges of Theft

February 26, 2013
13k
Load More
Next Post
Thai Police Probe US Envoy over Comments about Monarchy Law

Thai Police Probe US Envoy over Comments about Monarchy Law

Singapore Sees Islamist Militancy ‘Clear

Singapore Sees Islamist Militancy ‘Clear, Present Danger’ for Asia

No Result
View All Result

Recommended

Echoes of 2017 Genocide as Myanmar Junta Imposes ‘Four Cuts’ on Rakhine

Echoes of 2017 Genocide as Myanmar Junta Imposes ‘Four Cuts’ on Rakhine

6 days ago
6.9k
Illusion of Myanmar Military’s Indispensability Has Been Shattered

Illusion of Myanmar Military’s Indispensability Has Been Shattered

1 day ago
4.2k

Most Read

  • Exodus: Tens of Thousands Flee as Myanmar Junta Troops Face Last Stand in Kokang

    Exodus: Tens of Thousands Flee as Myanmar Junta Troops Face Last Stand in Kokang

    shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Drone Attack at Myanmar-China Border Gate Causes Over $14m in Losses

    shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Myanmar Junta Continues to Suffer Defeats a Month Into Operation 1027

    shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Another Entire Junta Battalion Raises the White Flag in Myanmar’s Northern Shan State

    shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Illusion of Myanmar Military’s Indispensability Has Been Shattered

    shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Newsletter

Get The Irrawaddy’s latest news, analyses and opinion pieces on Myanmar in your inbox.

Subscribe here for daily updates.

Contents

  • News
  • Politics
  • War Against the Junta
  • Myanmar’s Crisis & the World
  • Conflicts In Numbers
  • Junta Crony
  • Ethnic Issues
  • Asia
  • World
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Election 2020
  • Elections in History
  • Cartoons
  • Features
  • Opinion
  • Editorial
  • Commentary
  • Guest Column
  • Analysis
  • Letters
  • In Person
  • Interview
  • Profile
  • Dateline
  • Specials
  • Myanmar Diary
  • Women & Gender
  • Places in History
  • On This Day
  • From the Archive
  • Myanmar & COVID-19
  • Intelligence
  • Myanmar-China Watch
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Food
  • Fashion & Design
  • Videos
  • Photos
  • Photo Essay
  • Donation

About The Irrawaddy

Founded in 1993 by a group of Myanmar journalists living in exile in Thailand, The Irrawaddy is a leading source of reliable news, information, and analysis on Burma/Myanmar and the Southeast Asian region. From its inception, The Irrawaddy has been an independent news media group, unaffiliated with any political party, organization or government. We believe that media must be free and independent and we strive to preserve press freedom.

  • Copyright
  • Code of Ethics
  • Privacy Policy
  • Team
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Contact
  • Burmese

© 2023 Irrawaddy Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Burma
    • Politics
    • World
    • Asia
    • Myanmar’s Crisis & the World
    • Ethnic Issues
    • War Against the Junta
    • Junta Cronies
    • Conflicts In Numbers
    • Junta Watch
    • Obituaries
  • Politics
  • Opinion
    • Commentary
    • Guest Column
    • Analysis
    • Editorial
    • Letters
  • Ethnic Issues
  • Features
  • In Person
    • Interview
    • Profile
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Business Roundup
  • Donation

© 2023 Irrawaddy Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.