Myanmar woman hurt as package explodes in Langkawi

Myanmar woman hurt as package explodes in Langkawi

The blast caused injuries to her face and body.

What remains of the eatery after the explosion behind a restaurant in Langkawi. (Facebook pic)
ALOR SETAR:
A Myanmar woman was injured in a blast after opening a package found at the back of a restaurant at Jalan Pantai Cenang, Langkawi, today.

Langkawi police chief Shariman Ashari said they received a call about the incident at about 10.30am.

“The victim, 26, was running an eatery at the back of a restaurant.

“The blast from the package caused injuries to the face and body of the victim and she was sent to hospital for treatment. She is in a stable condition.

“A bomb disposal unit and a K9 unit were mobilised to the scene,” he said in a statement.

Shariman said police were working to establish the motive and those behind the incident.

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