More detained for involvement in gun attacks in Dak Lak province

Some of the arrested persons involved in the gun attacks in Cu Kuin district of Dak Lak province (Source: Portal of the Ministry of Public Security)

Hanoi (VNA) – Twenty-two persons have been arrested for involvement in the gun attacks on the headquarters of the People’s Committees of Ea Tieu and Ea Ktur communes, including the communes’ police stations, in Cu Kuin district of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on early June 11.

Authorities have also rescued two hostages while another managed to escape, Spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security Lt. Gen. To An Xo said on June 12 morning.

According to the Dak Lak provincial Department of Public Security, a group of persons made gun attacks on the headquarters of the Ea Tieu and Ea Ktur communal People’s Committees on early June 11 morning, killing and injuring some communal police officers, communal cadres, and civilians.

Local authorities have quickly taken measures to stablise the situation, support the bereaved families and the injured, and call on local residents to stay calm and follow authorities’ instructions to ensure safety.

On June 11 afternoon, Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam signed a decision to posthumously promote the ranks of the four police officers dying in the attacks and give assistance to the families of the dead officers and the injured ones./.

VNA