The Military Council troops arrested and detained at least 15 local youths from Ywangan, Pindaya, and Yatsauk (Lawksawk) townships in Shan State's Taunggyi District on suspicion of involvement in revolutionary actions, as reported by residents.
During August 1st to 7th, the Military Council forces, along with affiliated Pyu-Saw-Htee militias, were heavily armed and apprehended the local youths.
On August 6th, a complete family residing in Kaungbo village, Yatsauk Township, was reportedly detained by Junta soldiers on suspicion of backing the revolution, as per an undisclosed source to Shan Herald.
"The whole family got arrested by soldiers, accused of supporting the People's Defense Force (PDF), but it was a false accusation by Pyu-Saw-Htee. In fact, they're just a regular family. The parents and both sons were taken away, and the house was sealed off”, the source said.
There’s also widespread speculation within the community that the family's arrest was solely due to false accusations by the Pyu-Saw-Htee militia, with no genuine wrongdoing involved.
Furthermore, coup Regime soldiers apprehended 3 young men in their twenties from Pindaya Township and a minimum of 8 local men from Ywangan, claiming their alleged affiliation with the Danu People's Liberation Front (DPLF).
"With the establishment of DPLF, the Military Council increased its presence in Pindaya, and battalions previously stationed in Ywangan shifted towards Pindaya. Some captured youths' families have been unable to reach them, raising concerns”, the aforementioned source added.
After DPLF's formation announcement on July 29th, the Military Council supplied additional ammunition to the Pyu-Saw-Htee militia under its command, according to locals.
On July 31st, the Military Council detained four men from Hlwasin and Peyintaung villages in Ywangan over alleged DPLF association and set fire to the residence of one of the accused individuals.
Ywangan and Pindaya were tranquil areas without military actions prior to the coup, yet post-coup, heightened anxiety swept through the locals due to rising arrests facilitated by Military Council informants and the Pyu-Saw-Htee militia.
