KAMPONG CHAM, CAMBODIA – APRIL 12, 2026 Brutal attack took place on the grounds of the Wat Boeung Kok Buddhist monastery. A 16-year-old boy who had grown up at the monastery since childhood was attacked by an unidentified man armed with a machete. The attacker severed his left hand at the wrist and also inflicted a serious head injury.
Aftermath photo
The severely injured boy attempted to flee the scene but collapsed on the road after a few meters. Two local residents came to his aid and transported him by motorcycle to Kampong Cham Provincial Hospital.
According to witnesses, the perpetrator had his head covered and fled after the attack. His identity and motive were unknown immediately after the incident. Police subsequently launched a search for him.
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