FIVE monks led by Presiding Sayadaw of Hteesaekha Monastery Bhaddanta Pannya Vamsa in Loilinlay Township, Kayah State, faced attacks from KNDF and PDF terrorists near Aungkalat Village on the Loikaw-Hsihseng Road yesterday morning while they were heading to Mandalay by car to buy materials to construct new pagoda.

After the incident, security forces proceeded to that place, and terrorists retreated and found Sayadaw U Pinobhasa, U Candhima and U Pandita had got gunshot wounds and U Candhima died from the gunshot wounds. The dead body of the Sayadaw was taken to the military hospital in Loikaw. Kayah State Chief Minister U Zaw Myo Tin and departmental officials paid homage to the deceased Sayadaw and donated cash for the final rites of Sayadaw.

Moreover, the two injured Sayadaws were also taken to the military hospital in Taunggyi and provided with medical treatment. Eastern Command Commander Maj-Gen Zaw Min Latt and officials paid homage to Sayadaws and donated cash and robes.

Terrorists are attempting to kill Sayadaws in addition to civilians who do not support them using various reasons. Locals also should report to authorities regarding suspected movements and activities of terrorists.

MNA/KTZH

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