Pu Lay Maung assassination: Yinmarbin District Administrator Bo Swar Thu Maung arrested, NUG confirms

Photo – The National Unity Government (NUG) has confirmed to Mizzima that Bo Swar Thu Maung, the Yinmarbin District Administrator, has been arrested in connection with the assassination of Pu Lay Maung (aka Peter), the commander of the 6th Battalion in Yinmarbin District, Sagaing Region. Similarly, there are reports that other district unit members, including Bo Swar Thu Maung, have also been arrested, but Mizzima has not yet been able to confirm these individually. (From Bo Swar's social media page) June 29 Mizzima. – The National Unity Government (NUG) has confirmed to Mizzima that Bo Swar Thu Maung, the Yinmarbin District Administrator, has been arrested in connection with the assassination of Pu Lay Maung (aka Peter), the commander of the 6th Battalion in Yinmarbin District, Sagaing Region. "He has been detained for necessary investigations related to the case. An official statement will be issued," the NUG Deputy Minister of Home Affairs told Mizzima this afternoon. However, it is not yet known where he is being detained. Similarly, there are reports that other district unit members, including Bo Swar Thu Maung, have also been arrested, but Mizzima has not yet been able to confirm these individually. On June 26, Pu Lay Maung (aka Peter), the battalion commander, was shot at close range and killed while waiting to attend a meeting at the Yinmarbin District military base. The shooter was reportedly Bo Swar Thu Maung's personal assistant (PA), soldier Ng Phyo. Mizzima contacted Bo Swar Thu Maung's social media page to inquire about his detention status, but received no response. Currently, those involved in the case are being detained and investigated, and during the investigation period, the Deputy District Administrator will temporarily take over the duties of the Yinmarbin District, according to local sources. People's Defense Forces and revolutionary organizations have issued statements demanding that the truth of the assassination of Battalion Commander Pu Lay Maung be revealed and that the perpetrators be effectively punished according to the law. Editor: Aung Kyaw Phyo This post appeared first on BUR.MIZZIMA.COM.