Sniper shoots dead brigadier-general in helicopter


Four members of the Myanmar security services including a brigadier-general were shot dead by sniper fire as their helicopter prepared to land, a military source said.

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

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