Nyaung Hla and Mae Oo villages in Depayin Township, Sagaing Division , nearly 60 houses were set on fire by members of the military council in the past two days, according to locals. 

    The military council troops entered the villages on April 19 and 20 and destroyed three houses and a house in Sai Pyin town. 

    According to locals, 17 houses in Mae Oo village and 40 houses in Nyaung Hla village were set on fire. Residents of Nyaung Hla village said that a second fire broke out in Nyaung Hla village yesterday evening, April 20. 

    "The army set fire to the village again yesterday evening. They left this morning, but did not dare enter the village, and it is unknown how much more damage was done. 

    "The villagers have been fleeing since the day they heard the news of their arrival," a local told the BBC. At present, a military council force of 50 or more has left Depayin Township. 

    It is said that they are entering villages such as Leik Kyun. 

    The military council has not yet released any information about the military operation in Depayin.