Myanmar: Six People Hospitalised After Confrontation Between Chinsu-Myanmar Company, Three Land Owners

Mar 29, 2014 | Eleven Media Group
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Chinsu-Myanmar Company came into conflict with three land owners on March 28 over the fencing of 30 acres at land plot No 15 in Apyinpadan village, Hlinethaya, Yangon Region where housing projects are being carried out.The incident left six local people injured, all of whom had to be hospitalised. The reason of the conflict was that some 700 workers from the company prepared to fence the area.  The workers threw bolts to the farmers who came to stop them with the use of catapult and fire sticks. Apart from four farmers, two passers-by were also injured.