Law enforcement in Burma

Law enforcement in Burma

Police in Burma have a long history, and include the national police force of Burma, as well as smaller functions and jurisdictions.

British rule in Burma

The "Indian Imperial Police" was the primary law enforcement in Burma until 1937, when it was split from British India.

In 1872 the third mayor of Mergui District, Sir Ashly Din (1870-1875) assigned the first police officer to be stationed at Maliwan, a village 24 miles north of current Victoria Point.

Perhaps the most famous policeman in Burma from this period is the author George Orwell, who in 1922 joined the Indian Imperial Police in Burma.

ince independence

On March 16, 1988 following the killing of two students during the pro-democracy demonstrations, students marching on Prome Road were confronted near Inya Lake by the "Lon Htein" security force riot police and many beaten to death or drowned.

The national police are made up of several smaller entities, including
*Myanmar Railways Police
*intelligence division

ee also

*Human rights in Burma
*Rangoon bombing
*Myanmar Police Force

External links

* [http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/mm-pol.html]


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