Excavation begins at mass grave in Long Khanh

01:09, 16/09/2014

(ĐN)- A mass grave containing the remains of more than 30 soldiers was found in Bao Vinh commune, Long Khanh town on Sept 13.

(ĐN)- A mass grave containing the remains of more than 30 soldiers was found in Bao Vinh commune, Long Khanh town on Sept 13.

Secretary Tran Dinh Thanh
Secretary Tran Dinh Thanh of the provincial Party Committee at mass grave of over 30 martyrs in Bao Vinh commune.

The site, just 200 metres far from Hoang Dieu military post, also contained hammocks, rubber slippers and bullets.

According to search forces, the remains are of soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the war at Bao Vinh B village in 1969.

The Military Headquarters of Dong Nai province, Long Khanh town and Bao Vinh commune are conducting excavation work in this area.

Last month, a collective grave of over 100 martyrs was discovered in Long Tho commune, Nhon Trach district.

Reported by C.N