U Sai Shwe Htee, a Shan State Hluttaw candidate from the People’s Pioneer Party (PPP) in Taunggyi Township, Shan State (South), has been arrested for murder, confirmed PPP Vice Chairman (2) U Saw Han Aye.
According to reports, the incident occurred around 2 am. on November 4, when U Sai Shwe Htee and his son, Sai Kyaw Soe Moe, allegedly beat a man named Lawtar (also known as Sai Htun Sar), who was caught stealing chickens from their home in Aye Tharyar Township, Taunggyi. The victim later died from his injuries.
U Saw Han Aye said, “We’ve heard about the case for some time. He is currently in custody. I heard the incident happened on a full moon night after the suspect got angry over the theft of chickens. Legal action has been taken, but I don’t know the full details.”
Authorities have filed charges against both U Sai Shwe Htee and his son in connection with the case.
