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The 125-year-old World Heritage Site of Gotyeok Bridge in northern Shan State has been the subject of growing criticism and condemnation.

The 125-year-old World Heritage Site of Gotyeok Bridge in northern Shan State was detonated by the TNLA on the morning of this morning (August 24).

According to investigations by ELeven Media Group, the TNLA had prepared and planted mines to destroy the Gotyeok Bridge, a historical site.

There has been strong criticism among social media users who have condemned the TNLA’s detonation of mines on the 125-year-old World Heritage Site of Gotyeok Bridge.

“According to reports, the 125-year-old world heritage Gotyeok Bridge has been destroyed by the Palaung insurgents,” wrote social media user Thein Win Oo.

Social media user Ye Min Thant wrote, “The world-famous bridge, which is over a hundred years old, has not been touched by any armed group since independence. Now, the news is that the TNLA Palaung did it. The historic bridge should not be built. The insurgents do their job… On the other hand, those who did not do their job and did not do their duty, but did their duty, are also responsible for these actions… He is also responsible for the increase in insurgents in the country.”

Similarly, social media user Khin Maung Htun wrote, “The world-famous 125-year-old bridge has been destroyed. No armed group has ever touched it since independence. It is reported that the TNLA built it. The losing party often destroys infrastructure. The historic bridge should not be built.”

“I am telling you that you are a class that should not be human. You should not touch what should not be touched. You are the ones who built this beautiful bridge,” wrote social media user Sawnilar Than.

Local news reported that locals said that the TNLA, a Palaung terrorist group, detonated the mine because the military was preparing to attack Kyaukme.

Regarding the matter, a political analyst commented, “Breaching the Got Teik Bridge is an unacceptable act of terrorism by the TNLA. No ERO has done this in over 100 years. It is unacceptable. I think it is inappropriate to designate them as a terrorist organization and keep their camps, headquarters, and bases in Mantong and Nam San as such.”