"1. Maung Kyi Khine (aged 25 years), son of U Paw Khine, resident of Myoma quarters in De-pai-yin town, Sagaing division was arrested by Police sergent Tha Doon and some constables at 6:30 a.m. on 23 May 1999 on the charge of swearing at his aunt Daw Khe. Though U Thaung Tin, a person in authority of the quarters, who accompanied the police, offered to take responsibility for the man because of his good character, Maung Kyi Khine was taken a way to the police station and was told that he could not be released till 4:00 p.m. 2. The same day at about 10:00 a.m. the family took food for Maung Kyi Khine at the police station but was forbidden contact. At about 6:00 p.m. the family was informed by a friend who had connections with the police that Maung Kyi Khine had committed suicide by hanging himself in the lock up. The family had received no intimation from the police up to that time..."