Indian man severely injured in Myanmar landmine blast

12 March 2019
Indian man severely injured in Myanmar landmine blast
A general view shows Indo-Myanmar International border fencing Moreh a border town in India’s northeastern state of Manipur bordering Myanmar’s Tamu town. Photo: EPA

A 36-year-old Indian man belonging to the Chakma community was severely injured Monday after he wandered into Myanmar and stepped on a landmine, according to an NDTV report.

The incident occurred in the jungle near the Indo-Myanmar border's boundary pillar number two. The man along with two others, all residents of Bangdukbanga village, wandered into Myanmar while looking for food.

He was severely injured when a landmine exploded after he accidentally stepped on it.  The man lost his right leg in the blast.