Democracy activists said at least one person was arrested for protesting the fact that the people of Burma continue to live under restrictions even though the country has regained its independence from Britain since 61 years ago.

Private tutor Ko Aung Pe of Twante, who is over 40 years old, tied his hands to symbolize the lack of freedom and was paying obeisance in front of the Independence Monument in Twante when the Special Branch Police arrested him, according to the Information Committee of the National League for Democracy (NLD).

He has not been released yet and his whereabouts are unknown. It is also uncertain if he was arrested alone or together with other people.

Ko Aung Pe had been arrested on many occasions for similar activities. He was arrested at least three times in front of the Independence Monument.

The first time he was arrested was on 14 February 2005 on the birthday of late General Aung San and he was arrested at the Independence Monument together with several students and imprisoned three years, according to the NLD Information Committee.

Before he was arrested today, Ko Aung Pe continued his solo activities when he was released in February last year, according to the Information Committee.