Yangon to tighten festive security

The officer said police would be deployed to public places like Inya Lake, Kandawgyi Lake and sites chosen for public entertainment. 

"Police will also patrol in the townships using cars, bikes and motorbikes. I can't say the exact strength of the police. We will also use members from district and regional forces in addition to the township officers," said Win Bo. 

Lieutenant Colonel Kyaw Htut, head of Yangon West District Police, said vehicle checks would increase while action would be taken against drug offenders and those carrying weapons. 

Last New Year's Eve, Myanmar saw 42 car accidents, seven brawls and two murders across the country, according to official sources, although most fighting went undocumented.