11 martyrs' remains found at Ho Chi Minh City park

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have uncovered a total of 11 sets of martyrs' remains at Le Thi Rieng Park, with two more discovered and collected on July 7. This ongoing search is focused on a site believed to be a mass grave for soldiers who perished during the 1968 Tet Offensive.

The remains were found in the Hoa Hung ward of the park. The team responsible for collecting the remains, part of the Ho Chi Minh City Military Command, reported that the two newly found sets had no accompanying personal effects. The discovery brings the total number of collected remains at the park to 11.

Preparations are being made to expand the excavation area, both on the afternoon of July 7 and throughout July 8. This expansion aims to facilitate the continued search, exhumation, and collection of martyrs' remains in the coming period. The search efforts are the result of years of research, including historical documents, witness testimonies, maps, photographs, and geophysical surveys.

From June 14 to June 30, teams used ground-penetrating radar and analyzed soil layers in areas suspected of containing burial trenches. This led to further excavation and the expansion of the search zone. During the collection process, officials are meticulously documenting the scene, collecting biological samples, preserving any artifacts, and compiling records to aid in the identification of the martyrs.