Four charged for organizing public gatherings defying Covid-19 ban

15 April 2020
Four charged for organizing public gatherings defying Covid-19 ban
Preacher Saw David Lah. Photo: David Lah/Facebook

Myanmar's authorities on Tuesday charged four people for organizing public gatherings defying the ban imposed in the wake of Covid-19, Anadolu Agency reported.

Police opened criminal cases against the accused including a Christian pastor and a preacher, who may face up to six months in jail, according to a statement from Yangon regional government.

The charge came a day after the country's Health Ministry reported a surge in COVID-19 cases bringing the tally to 62.

A regional lawmaker said most of the new cases are related to the religious ceremonies led by pastor Saw Kwe Wah and preacher Saw David Lah.