Chinese national working in Myanmar attacked

A Chinese national working here in Myanmar's capital was attacked and seriously injured on Wednesday night, eyewitness said Thursday.

Mr. Bin, 32, was hit on his head when he was on his way back to his staff quarter in the suburban Hlaing Tharyar township where he is temporarily residing.

He was admitted to and checked at the Yangon General Hospital, where he was confirmed as having been badly hit on the head.

His case has been reported to the Chinese Embassy, according to his boss. The embassy has informed his family in China to come to Myanmar to look after him.

Local police authorities are investigating the case.

According to local report, there are several criminal cases in four crime hotspots of Yangon, which are referred as Thanlyin, Kamayut, Tamway and Hlaing Tharyar townships.

The targeted townships are of highest number of gang violence cases including drug abuse.
Source:XINHUA