Mondulkiri: A young man was seriously injured after being attacked by a group of youths armed with axes and knives on the street in Roy village, Roy commune, Koh Nhek district, Mondulkiri province.
After the incident, authorities quickly launched an investigation and arrested the suspect. 5 people, while 2 others are fleeing.
According to a report from the Koh Nhek District Police Inspectorate, the incident occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. on July 16, 2026, at Chamchoun Ngar, in Roy Village, Roy Commune, Koh Nhek District, Mondulkiri Province.
The victim’s name is Ri Ratana, a 19-year-old male, a farmer, living in Roy village, Roy commune, Koh Nhek district. The victim was seriously injured, having been slashed in the right thigh, causing deep wounds, and was sent to the Mondulkiri Provincial Referral Hospital for emergency treatment.
According to the investigation by the authorities, there are seven suspects, of whom five have been arrested, including 18-year-old Thorn Thevan, the assailant, along with four other accomplices. The two suspects, Ling Chantrea and Kampha Lida, fled and the police are continuing their search to bring them to justice.
The authorities have seized evidence, including two motorcycles and an axe, suspected of being involved in the violence.
According to the witness, who was traveling with the victim, before the incident, they met in the Roy village area. At night, a group of suspects on several motorcycles chased them. At that time, Thorn Thevan pulled out a sharp weapon and stabbed the victim in the thigh, causing serious injuries. The victim tried to run into a house to ask for help, while the perpetrators fled the scene on motorbikes.
After receiving the information, the police of the Roy Administrative Police Station, in cooperation with the experts of the Koh Nhek District Police Inspectorate, intervened and launched an investigation until the suspect was identified. On July 17, 2026, authorities detained five suspects for questioning and filing charges in court, while two other suspects are being sought.
By: Chanboth|Mondulkiri|Ampel Tree
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