CCTVs installed at Maungtaw Myoma Market

December 7, 2017

According to the Maungtaw Township Development Committee, the soon-to-be-reopened Maungtaw Myoma Market is being installed with CCTVs.

Due to the ARSA extremist terrorists’ attack which took place on 25 August, Maungtaw Myoma Market was temporarily closed. With a view for people to comfortably to sell and purchase goods, the Maungtaw Township Development Committee arranged to install CCTVs for an extra measure of security, officials said. Twenty-four CCTVs in all will be installed in the interior and exterior of the market. It has been learnt that eight additional CCTVs will be installed in the fishmongers section.

“Due to the terrorist attacks on August 25, markets in Maungtaw region were temporarily closed. Some had been opened. It has been arranged for making hindrances from the dangers of the destructive elements to install CCTVs. During the next few days to come, installation will be finished. Fish and meat stalls which had been opened will also be installed with CCTVs. Just after the installation, Myoma market will be opened.

Its aim of installing CCTVs is to make hindrances for those who will attempt bomb plants and criminal cases including pick-pocketing.

Not any other markets in Rakhine State, apart from Maungtaw Myoma Market, have been installed with CCTVs”, said U Hla Myint, Chairman of Maungtaw Township Development Committee.

The cost of purchase and installation of CCTVs being installed will be covered by emergency funds, not from the Township Development Committee’s allotment. The present 32 CCTVs will be operated with solar power and cost Ks5 million. The market, built in 1996, includes over 450 stalls. Most of the shops sell clothing, blankets, cosmetics, electric equipment, kitchenware and household utensils. There are also restaurants.

Over Ks15 million in taxes is collected annually from the market. Due to the 25 August attack, tax revenue has decreased. Shopkeepers’ income may also be harmed, said the chairman of township development committee. In addition to the CCTVs, the market will be upgraded and roads will also be renovated.

By News Team

Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar