Government troops clear five explosive devices

Nay Pyi Taw December 7

TatmaDaw troops managed to clear one locally made, remote- controlled improvised explosive device (IED), four land mines and various accessories — 6 electronic detonators, an 8-inch long wire and 5 cartridges consisting of 5 dry batteries each — in an area clearance operation near the Samar feeder road in Waimaw Township, Kachin State at about 2 pm on Monday.

Defence officials said the bombs were planted by an armed group of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA). Tatmataw troops will continue to conduct area clearance operations, officials said.

The Myawady Daily