Sniper shoots dead Myanmar brigadier-general in helicopter

YANGON: Four members of the Myanmar security services including a brigadier-general were shot dead by sniper fire on Monday (Jan 29) as their helicopter prepared to land, a military source told AFP.

Brigadier General Aye Min Naung, his personal security officer and two pilots were shot by a "sniper" as their helicopter prepared to land at eastern Thingannyinaung town near Myawaddy on the Thai border, the security source said.