Vientiane, May 4 – A prominent Lao political activist. with news reports that Died after being shot at point blank range in the face and chest. But in fact, he did not die as reported.

The family of Mr. Anusa Luangsuphon or Jack, 25, informed Human Rights Watch or HRW that Anusa is recovering in hospital after being shot at a coffee shop in Vientiane. Mr. Anusa’s family members said that They told others that Anusa had died to prevent repeated attempts to kill him when the gunman learned he had failed.

Anusa is a prominent political activist who has often criticized the Lao government. CCTV footage of the incident as he was shot on Saturday night has circulated on social media and has been reported in local news outlets. The footage shows the gunman wearing a brown long-sleeved shirt and black hat with a mask covering his face. Open the door of the coffee shop before pulling a handgun to shoot 2 shots at point blank range, the target is Mr. Anusa. which fell on the background was shot The gunman seized the opportunity to flee while the onlookers rushed to help Mr. Anusa.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency