Two people were seriously injured in a bomb blast that occured at the Kaung Htet Copy Shop, on Maw Than Road in Mudon township.
The bomb was detonated just after 2:50 p.m. on May 22.
The shop owner, Aung Myint and another person, were seriously injured in the blast. Both victims were taken to Mawlamyine Public Hospital for treatment.
Aung Myint, is a retired schoolteacher and a Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) parliamentary candidate.
The Mudon People Defense Force, based in Mon State, released a statement claiming responsibility for the bombing, claiming the USDP is providing information to the State Administrative Council (SAC).
