A 43-year-old woman was found murdered in Myawady, Kayin State, after being tied up and beaten, according to local sources.

The victim, identified as May San, a native of Ye Township, lived alone on Webagi Road near Michaunggon Pagoda in Ward No. 3. Her body was discovered at her home about four days after her death, with her hands tied behind her back, her legs bound, and cloth covering her face. She had suffered head injuries.

Relatives said the incident likely happened on the morning of January 3 while she was preparing to go to the market, as her motorcycle and belongings were still at home. May San worked as a grocery vendor at Bayinnaung Market in Myawady. She had been living alone since her husband died before the COVID-19 pandemic, while her daughter attends Grade 8 in Mawlamyine.

Authorities inspected the scene on the evening of January 5 and seized jewelry found on the body. Police in Myawady have launched an investigation and are working to arrest those responsible.