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Arakan State Peace and
Development Council Chairman in deep trouble after demolition of a mosque in
Arakan
Akyab, 9th
September 03: Arakan State Peace and Development Council Chairman, Major
General Maung Oo is in deep trouble right now, after ordering the demolition of
a mosque in Akyab (Sittwe), the capital of Arakan state, according to a
reliable source.
On 21 July, Major General Maung Oo gave an order to local police personnel to
demolish the alleged mosque, which was built in front of
During the demolition of the mosque, members of the muslim community started a riot, which resulted in a
skirmish with police in which several people were injured including police and
Muslim women. The mosque was completely demolished by the police.
Just after the demolition of the mosque, the Muslim leader of that area
informed the accident to a powerful Muslim businessman, Shafi
Aullar, from
As soon as the message was reached the hands of the Muslim businessman, he
complained and informed the demolition of mosque to Khin Nyunt. Khin Nyunt was
dissatisfied about the accident and later ordered the Chairman of Arakan state
to rebuild this mosque immediately under the supervision of the Chairman of
Arakan Peace and Development council.
At the present, the mosques is being reconstructed
under the scrutinous supervision of Major General
Maung Oo. A local businessman said that Major General Maung Oo’s image and dignity was affected by the accident and
people are still interested in the accident, eagerly awaiting the future
outcome. #