Myanmar Military Deploys 8 Trucks And 50 Soldiers To Capture Popular Artist And Model Paing Takhon

Paing Takhon. (Instagram/paing_takhon)

JAKARTA - Myanmar model, actor, and handsome singer Paing Takhon has become the talk of Myanmar's netizens, after a number of Twitter social media accounts posted news of his arrest by Myanmar's military regime.

Actively participating in rallies against Myanmar's military coup, Paing Takhon was an inspiration to Myanmar citizens by always being at the forefront of the protesters, confronting Myanmar police and soldiers.

Speaking to Reuters on Thursday, his older sister, Thi Thi Lwin said that Paing Takhon was arrested at their parents' home in Yangon, at 4.30 a.m. local time.

Paing Takhon is known to have lived in the house for several days. His sister said Paing Takhon was unwell, he was suffering from malaria and had a heart condition.

"The security forces came with eight military trucks and about 50 soldiers and it is not clear where he was taken", she said.

Paing Takhon is known to have joined rallies against Myanmar's military coup. From the upload on his Instagram account, he has been attending rallies since early February.

Not only photos, but there is also a video showing him and other activists bravely facing the blast of tear gas released by Myanmar military regime security forces.

In early March, Myanmar's cyber universe was enlivened with news from his sister that Paing Takhon was being hunted by Myanmar's military regime. A video uploaded on Facebook showed him running for cover with a number of protesters.

Paing Takhon's arrest adds to a large list of Myanmar celebrities and art workers arrested by the military regime since the February 1 coup. On Tuesday, the military regime also arrested Myanmar's famous comedian Zarganar.

Data of activist group The Aid Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), at least 2.847 people from various circles and backgrounds, were detained by Myanmar's military regime.

Regarding the Myanmar coup. VOI editorial team continues to monitor the political situation in one of ASEAN's member countries. Civilian casualties continue to fall. Readers can follow the news about Myanmar's military coup by clicking this link.

Myanmar Famous Model Paing Takhon was detained by brutal military armed group this morning 5am. He was really sick currently so family couldn't change the place on time for his safety. Please help speak up for him and pray for his safety@cnni#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Apr8Coup pic.twitter.com/ITM8RXYf6s

— Myint Mo San (@MyintMoSan6) April 8, 2021