The Military Council troops arrested and detained at least 15 local youths from Ywangan, Pindaya, and Yatsauk (Lawksawk) townships in Shan State's Taunggyi District on suspicion of involvement in revolutionary actions, as reported by residents. During August 1st to 7th, the Military Council forces, along with affiliated Pyu-Saw-Htee militias, were heavily armed and apprehended