Roads/bridges are being constructed as basic infrastructure for the development of socio-economic life in the region and to facilitate convenient and swift transportation for the people. Armed insurgents who support terrorism and the so-called PDF terrorists, who oppose peace and development in the country, have been carrying out reckless acts by blowing up and destroying roads/ bridges with homemade mines and homemade bombs.
The incident happened that, on 10 May at 07:00 AM, an insurgent group supporting terrorism and so-called PDF terrorists burned down the No. (1/12) Sitpin bridge, which was constructed with wooden floor and iron frame, located at the milepost number 11 mile and 1 furlong on the Kyaukgyi-Natthankwin Road near Naungkon Village in Kyaukgyi Township, Bago Region, making it impossible for vehicles to pass through, it is reported.
Responsible officials are now repairing the damaged bridge so that it can be used by the public soon, and security force members are continue taking necessary measures to take punitive legal actions against the perpetrators who burned down the public bridge as soonest in accordance with laws, it is reported.
