Nine prisoners from Hpa-an prison charged under Section 505-A of the Penal Code, were released from prison on May 3, which was Full Moon Day of Kason, sources close to prison.

Seven male prisoners and two female prisoners totaling nine prisoners from Hpa-an prison located near Hpa-an-Hlinebwe Road in Kawhtaw village tract in Hpa-an Township were granted pardon.

Among them were two men from Kawkareik Township, 3 men from Phapun Township, 2 men from Kyondoe Township, one woman from Myawaddy Township and one woman from Hpa-an Township.