Reporters suspected of relations with TNLA investigated

Probes are being conducted into reporters who have been detained by troops of the Tatmadaw on suspicion of having relations with TNLA armed group.
The troops found seven suspects including two from DVB News Agency, one from the Ayayawady News Agency on board of two cars en-route from Namhsan to Hsipaw near the village of Phayargyi in Namhsan township at 3:30 pm yesterday.
During the interrogation, it  is found that they returned after meeting with TNLA armed group, which are making attempts to harm rule of law and peace and stability in the area, fighting against the Union government and leading committee of the Palaung self-administered Zone.
They have been handed over to the police station in Lashio Township for further investigation, according to the Office of Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services. —Myanmar News Agency