Coup forces have stepped up security throughout Mon State after the National Unity Government (NUG) declared a state of emergency.

As of September 8, the Salween Times provides an overview of the military security situation and the extraordinary events.

Mawlamyine Township

Mon State In Moulmein, the coup councils have stepped up security in the suburbs.

City Salween Bridge (Mawlamyine); Attaran Bridge (Jane); Six miles top; Security has been beefed up at Kyaik Khami (out of town) gates and checkpoints are being set up.

Suspicious travelers are being asked to remove their masks during the search.

In most parts of the city, police and soldiers are dressed in civilian clothes. It is spread all over the house in various shapes and sizes.

There are bunkers and checkpoints at the checkpoints. Sandbags The trenches were dug and full of protection.

A source close to the police told Salween Times that in the morning and in the afternoon, they used house cars to patrol in plain clothes, and at night, a group of five people hid in some parts of the town.

Kyaikto Township

In Kyaikto Township, members of the military council have beefed up security at checkpoints and are conducting large-scale patrols, residents said.

"Security has been beefed up at the city gates," he said. It also uses a lot of force and stays around all day, ”said a local.

In Kyaikto Township, like in Mawlamyine, they are patrolling in plain clothes.

Bilin Township

In Belin Township, the military council is patrolling the city in military vehicles, but there are few checkpoints.

However, locals said there were checkpoints on the roads leading to the villages where the fighting took place and some military council troops were stationed on the hillsides.

"After the people's government announced yesterday, there were people turning around in military vehicles," he said. There is also a car ride around the house. Fighting is taking place in some villages in Bilin, so they are patrolling the roads. Even early in the morning, artillery shelling could be heard. "We also saw troops stationed on the hillside," said a local.

Thaton Township

In Thaton Township, members of the military council have been stepping up security checks, and are conducting a series of covert patrols.

In addition, some areas in Thaton are being investigated in plain clothes.

"In the past, patrols were just like during the protests," he said. Later I did not turn around much. Now, after the NUG announced yesterday, the patrols are back. In some places, they also hid. They were seen walking in civilian clothes. In addition, there are more checkpoints at the entrances and exits of the city, ”said a local in Thaton.

Paung Township

Locals say food has been stockpiled in some villages since the NUG government declared a state of emergency in Paung Township.

On the night of September 7, a local resident said that the doors were closed due to false information that the military council was chasing porters.

"People in that village told us that we were drawing in this village. In this village, we were drawing porters there. At night, no one went out," said a local.

In Paung Township, security was tightened and there was more surveillance in plain clothes than usual, said an eyewitness.

Chaungzon Township

Residents of Chaungzon Township say that sanctions have been tightened and tightened.

"The whole island is being searched and the number of arrests has increased," he said. We have to be careful about what we do now, ”said a local.

The military council has restricted access to Chaungzon Township from 10 am to 6 am the next day.

In addition, the navy patrols at least three times a day around Chaungsaung Township, and the city's garrison and police stations are heavily guarded.

Kyaikmaraw Township

In Kyaikmaraw Township, locals say there has been an increase in inspections at the outskirts of the town and increased security around the plainclothes.

“They have closed and inspected the palm grove at the entrance to Kyaikmaraw. In addition, there are checkpoints on the roads leading from the island village. At the Jasmine Cave Bridge, barriers are being erected like the license check. Yesterday, there was a sound bomb near the school. They can be seen walking in civilian clothes, ”said a local.

Mudon Township

In Mudon Township, members of the military council are using heavy force to patrol the area.

"I saw them moving around the city last night with a large force," he said. This morning, security has been tightened in the suburbs, ”said a local.

Thanbyuzayat Township

In Thanbyuzayat Township, security has been tightened, and the military council is conducting covert patrols in plain clothes, as well as covert operations, according to locals.

"In the city, there are more soldiers and police than ever before at the border checkpoints," he said. Last night, about 10 cars were driving around. He was also asked in civilian clothes. "Some of the unexpected places are full of hideouts," said a resident.

Ye Township

A local resident said that people on the streets in Ye Township were facing difficulties due to the increasing blockade by the military council and the police.

“Now no one can go to the farm. Roads are being closed and inspections are increasing, ”said a local in Ye Township.

The coup d'état has been under constant scrutiny since the announcement of the start of the NUG government crackdown, and security has been tightened.

The coup council also instructed its troops to be fully prepared for battle.