Nine local residents, including five Rohingya Muslim women, were arrested by the Myanmar military while traveling by boat from Rathedaung Township to Sittwe Township in Arakan Region.
According to local sources, the arrests took place at around 8:00 a.m. on April 22 along the Mayu River. The group was intercepted by military personnel operating a speedboat from the Pallinpyin camp based in Sittwe.
Among those detained are five Muslim women in their 30s from Kutaung Township in Rathedaung. All nine individuals are currently being held at Pallinpyin camp, where they are undergoing interrogation.
Sources say the questioning has been particularly intense, as the group was traveling from an area under the control of the Arakan Army. The exact reason for their journey to Sittwe Township remains under investigation.
The situation across Arakan Region continues to deteriorate amid ongoing military tensions. Local residents report that the military has been targeting civilians with no known links to armed groups.
Fishing boats, especially those belonging to communities dependent on waterways, are frequently stopped and searched. In many cases, passengers and boat operators are detained on suspicion.
There are also reports that some detainees have been subjected to arbitrary torture and harsh interrogation practices, increasing fear and uncertainty among civilians in the region.
