Lway June Moe, Mar 23, Nawnghkio
A local man lost his leg after stepping on a landmine in Nong Taw village, Nawnghkio Township, an area recently retaken by the junta’s military in northern Shan State. A resident confirmed that the injury required amputation.
At around 2:00 p.m. on March 21, U Tin Hlaing, a 57-year-old resident of Nong Taw village, stepped on a landmine while heading to the Tawng Kham area to load sugarcane, according to a local source.
“He was hit while going to load sugarcane there. He wasn’t alone; he was with his friends. The others weren’t injured—he was the only one hit. He was walking alongside the truck, while the others were on the truck, so they weren’t affected,” the source said.
U Tin Hlaing’s right leg was severed in the blast, and he is currently receiving medical treatment at Pyin Oo Lwin General Hospital.
It was also reported that financial assistance is urgently needed to cover his medical expenses.
Similarly, on March 9 at around 3:00 p.m., U Thar Ni, a 55-year-old resident of Naung Leik village, stepped on a landmine while cutting firewood in a forest about three miles from the village. His left leg was amputated as a result.
Furthermore, on January 15, another man from Naung Lin village in the Nyan Taw village tract of Nawnghkio Township was injured after stepping on a landmine while clearing his backyard.
In Nawnghkio, where intense fighting has taken place, landmine incidents are becoming increasingly frequent. On January 12 at around 8:30 a.m., a woman from Tawng Shey village, Tawng Shey village tract, stepped on a landmine inside her own residential compound, resulting in the loss of both her legs.
According to records compiled by Shwe Phee Myay, landmines in northern Shan State caused nine deaths—including two children—and 27 injuries—including six children—throughout 2025.
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Translated by #KLT
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