YANGON, March 9
(Xinhuanet) - Myanmar former President U Ne Win's son-in-law U Aye Zaw Win
and three grandsons Aye Ne Win, Kyaw Ne Win and Zwe Ne Win were arrested
here on Thursday, allegedly trying to take over the state power, Myanmar
high-ranking official Major-General Kyaw Win told reporters here Saturday at
a special press conference. The government had arrested Aye
Zaw Win, the husband of Ne Win' s daughter Sandar Win Thursday along with his
sons Aye Ne Win, Kyaw Ne Win and Zwe Ne Win, all aged in their 20s and
30s. "The four have been arrested for attempting to seize
power from the current leadership," Kyaw Win told reporters.
He said the four were arrested at a restaurant in the
capital when they were discussing the conspiracy. Some military units and
officers were also involved, he added, without identifying the suspects.
"So the government took steps to prevent this conspiracy,
which not only threatened military unity but also the peace and
stability of the country, " he said. But he said no action
had been taken against Ne Win or Sandar Win, who are staying at their Yangon
residence behind armed guards Enditem |