The junta troopsarrested four innocent civilians in Buthidaung , Rakhine State.

The individualsarrested are U Shwe Maung (45), U Aung Zan (60), U Phyu Tun (50), and U MaungThan Win (53) from Ywar Ma Ward, Buthidaung Township.

According to aresident in Buthidaung who spoke to Narinjara News, the four individuals werearrested from their homes by a group of 40 Military Council troops at 4:30 a.m.on December 7.

"They werearrested at dawn. I witnessed them being taken to the Buthidaung tacticaloperation command," the resident said.

The spouse of one ofthe arrested individuals expressed concern, stating that family members areworried about the unjust arrest, and there has been no contact with theirfamilies.

"They arrivedwith two military vehicles, forcefully arresting him at our residence. As ofthis evening, we have received no communication. We are extremelyconcerned," she explained.

Local residents alsoreported that military council troops are conducting ambush patrols aroundButhidaung.

Arakan Army (AA)spokesperson U Khaing Thukha told Narinjara on December 5 that Military Counciltroops arrested over 110 innocent people from November 13 to December 4, duringthe resurgence of fighting in Rakhine State.