A series of bomb blasts occurred in Tamway, Hline and North Dagon townships and near Dagon University in Yangon Region on May 5.

Two stun grenades blew off beside the wall of No.1 Basic Education High School (Tamway) on Kyaikkasan Road in Tamway Township at about 7 am, according to residents in the neighbourhood.

“The blasts occurred in early morning. There were two explosions beside the school wall. No one was hurt, said a man in the neighbourhood.

 An explosion also occurred near Ward No.16 Administration Office in Okkyin Railway Station Street in Hline Township at over 9 am on May 5.

“We heard a loud sound at over 5 am. The explosion occurred in front of the administration office. Soldiers arrived in trucks at the scene. After checking, they found nuts,” said a nearby resident.

 At about 2 am on the same day, an explosion occurred in Ward-3, Mayangon Township. Another explosion was reported near 7-8 junction on Union Road in North Dagon Township at about 12 pm.

Likewise, an explosion occurred on a YBS 30 bus at the monastery turning bus stop near Dagon University in early morning of May 5.