New Delhi (Mizzima) ? Rumours that Burma?s military junta will soon free its detained officers above the rank of Colonel to involve them in the ensuing election, is making the rounds in military circles in Burma, a source in the military establishment said. The source said the junta is planning to release former Military Intelligence (MI) officers of ranks above Colonel, who were arrested, charged and detained along with the MI chief and former Prime Minister Khin Nyunt. "Some family members of former MI officials are expecting their release," the source told Mizzima. The source added that the release is likely to include the former MI chief Khin Nyunt, who is currently under house arrest.