Myanmar's State Administration Council on Monday has added martial law in North Dagon, South Dagon, Dagon Seikkan and North Okkalapa townships of Yangon region, according to the announcement of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Xinhua reported.

The council gave the administrative and judicial power to the commander of Yangon region to perform security, maintain the rule of law and tranquility, the announcement said.

On Sunday, martial law was also imposed in the Hlaingthaya and Shwe Pyi Thar townships of Yangon.