Bomb explosion kills Kachin students in Myitkyina

by thawthikho

A powerful bomb exploded at Njang Kawng in Kachin State capital Myitkyina on November 13, 2011 at 7:45. The bomb was set up at the house owned by Mr. Dingyau Tang Gun, who is a leader of Kachin traditional music band. The house was shared with about 40 Kachin students from all over Kachin State coming to capital Myitkyina for further education. The body of a five months old baby girl was seen flying over to the roof of a nearby Church. 8 students, a mother and her baby girl were killed by the explosion. About 20 wounded students were taken to the Myitkyina Hospital. Most of them are in serious conditions, said a local source.