Writer Lin Nhyo Thway, aka Kyaw Thu Lwin, a writer from Gyobingauk Township, Thayarwaddy District, Bago Region, was arrested by military junta forces and has been out of contact with his family for a week.

Many military junta forces arrived at the home of Lin Nhyo Thway, Gyobingauk Township, Thaekone Ward, at night on April 25th and beat and arrested him, according to a person close to his family.

“He still hasn’t been contacted. It is still unknow where he was taken. They (family) are enquiring about him, and I don’t know why he was arrested,” he told MPA.

A 30-year-old woman who is close to the family explained that Lin Nhyo Thway was among those who had been involved in protesting against the military coup in the past and was returning home due to poor health while fleeing.

“His health was bad from the beginning, and he has a neurological disease. Also, he was regularly taking medicine, and now his family is concerned about his health after being arrested and beaten and has stopped taking medication,” she said.

A political activist in Gyobingauk said that he strongly condemns the use of force by the junta troops, dishonorable arrests of unarmed politicians, and interrogation practices that cut off contact with their families.

“Deliberate psychological attacks to make citizens lose interest in politics and fear, and actions to keep citizens away from politics, are the depraved behaviors of dictators,” he said.

At least 20 innocent people have died after being arrested by military junta forces since the military coup in other townships, including Gyobingauk Township in Thayarwaddy District.