Loot on Kotkai highway

by Myo Gyi

Thursday, 12 February 2009 20:53

Ruili (Mizzima) - A gang of unidentified gunmen in Northern Shan state on Tuesday looted at least 20 trucks plying on the Mandalay-Muse highway, according to other truck drivers. The trucks operating on the Mandalay-Muse highway were looted by the gunmen, who lay in wait on the road between Kotkai and Hnamphaka town, a truck driver said.   "Yes it is true that several trucks were looted. How did you hear of it? I actually do not want to say anything about it. Even those who were looted dare not speak about it," a truck driver, who requested anonymity, told Mizzima. He added that besides the looting, a vehicle was also torched on the highway. "The truck that was burnt was carrying apples, and the looters set fire to it damaging the truck. There were a total of 20 trucks," he added. But he refused to give details of the incident. The highway where the looting took place is in the deep jungles and is often used by local militia groups. < Prev   Next >