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How a Buddha tattoo nearly got a man killed in Myanmar prison
Published 16 July 2026 ยท world
Arnold Putra encountered a harrowing situation in Myanmar, facing arrest for having a Buddha tattoo. Initially apprehended due to his connections with student groups labeled
Arnold Putra encountered a harrowing situation in Myanmar, facing arrest for having a Buddha tattoo. Initially apprehended due to his connections with student groups labeled as terrorists by the military junta, he endured intense pressure to confess to assisting rebels. Transferred to a labor camp, his predicament worsened until an official from the Indonesian embassy intervened, facilitating a modification of his tattoo to deter further issues.
Published: July 16, 2026 โข 1:46 PM IST ยท Updated: July 16, 2026 โข 2:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Arnold Putra encountered a harrowing situation in Myanmar, facing arrest for having a Buddha tattoo.
Initially apprehended due to his connections with student groups labeled as terrorists by the military junta, he endured intense pressure to confess to assisting rebels.
Transferred to a labor camp, his predicament worsened until an official from the Indonesian embassy intervened, facilitating a modification of his tattoo to deter further issues.