6 June 2011
Lashio-based Northeastern Region Command’s chief of staff Col Myo Chit has been appointed as Commander of a tactical command of Light Infantry Division (LID) 33 since 3 June, according to sources close to the military. He is a son-in-law of the late Prince of Mong Nai Sao Pey. Unconfirmed reports also say he was responsible for the fire that destroyed old artifacts at the Taunggyi cultural department during the 90s. (SHAN)