6 policemen killed in attack on Myanmar security post

SANAA, April 4 (YPA) – At least six policemen were killed Saturday in an attack on a police station in the Sagaing region, central Myanmar, according to local press

According to online news portal Myanmar Now, a 25-year-old policeman who deserted and joined the protest movement led the attack Thursday with three hand grenades that killed five policemen from the Tamu police station.

The sixth person killed was the rebel police officer, who was shot by security forces, witnesses told Myanmar Now.

Despite the crackdown, protests continued Saturday in different parts of the country.

The death toll among anti-coup protesters in Myanmar on Saturday rose to 550.

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