Prisoner Thein Win - Itthi Rupam Balaam and Short Stories from Prison

In prison, everyone knows Kha Aung Pu. He is also a famous person in the field of conspiracy, and is also called Aung Pu. He is a white man, small and slender. He is handsome and speaks well. Although he is a pickpocket and a bad person on the outside, he is loved by many people in prison. He also has many disciples. He is a teacher who has many letters to prison, and prisoners and prisoners often hang around him.

Aung Bu is also very friendly with the staff. He knows which staff and which are which. He also gets along well with the prison officials. He is very smart. He also excels in various crafts. He often visits prison, so prison is like a mosquito net for him. When he comes in and out, the time he spends in prison is a time of rest and relaxation for Aung Bu.

One day, after lunch, I returned to the prison office, took a short break, and then Prison Service Officer Jam Zaw and Corporal San Thein came and reported.

"I'm ready to see the new guy, sir."

"Are there many people today?"

Corporal San Thein said, “Yes, sir. Since it’s a holiday on Monday, police stations usually send detainees on Friday nights.”

"It's okay, they're sending me to prison because there's not enough space in their camp. Is there anything special?" •

"Htoo, I don't know, but Kha Aung and his group have returned, this time there are (5) of them, sir."

"It must be a plan, I heard these guys are pretty rampant right now."

"Yes, sir, he robbed the student, stabbed him with a knife and ran away. The student died."

"Ha-That's right, it happened in front of the telegraph office near Sule Pagoda."

"How do you know, sir? These guys were caught not long ago."

“Last week, Wednesday, the day was a holiday, the full moon day of Kason. I was driving a No. 8 Hino to my brother U Kyi’s house in Bo Taung in the evening. The traffic light in front of the telegraph office was red, so they stabbed a student in the car and ran away. These nine guys were very cruel. They stole things. They must have stabbed people with knives.” ..

“So, these guys confessed, San Thein?”

"I haven't confessed yet, sir. I think it will come out after the court hearing."

"If you don't confess, I'll testify. I was looking at him that day and thought he looked like Aung Bu, but this guy was wearing a hat and glasses, so I suddenly didn't recognize him. I hate pickpockets, so I don't mix with them. You know, I'm a newbie, so I met these guys."

Dormitory (2) is the new room (B). It is also the place where prison rules and regulations are taught and is also called the "Phon camp". When I arrived, there were more than (100) prisoners sitting in a row. Sitting in a row means that when a prison officer comes, they cross their legs, bend their waist, put both hands on their knees and keep their heads up. As soon as I sat down on the chair behind the table, the room manager, Myint Oo, shouted.

"Stay"

All prisoners are seated comfortably and relaxed. They are required to look at the marks on their bodies and record them in the registration book.

I asked, "How many people are there today?"

"12 new teachers"

"Well, the bailiffs are still out on Monday, so work will continue, and the chief of staff will be on duty at night."

We started looking for new people. Myint Oo started calling. Among those who were sitting according to the schedule,

"One comes"

At the very end, a prisoner came and stood in front of me in a pose. Standing in a pose means holding both hands outstretched and clasped in front of me in a mindful position.

The head of the room, Myint U, asked.

"first name"

“Father’s name – U Maung Kyaing”

"Age - seventy years"

"Hey, I'm not asking about your father's life, I'm asking about your life."

"32 years"

"Mother's name - Daw Hnin Sein"

"Gender/Employment"

"Don't farm"

Myint Oo - "I'm not talking to your mother, I'm talking to you. Are you a woman or a man? I - I have to do it."

"Honor.."

Before the scolding was finished, they only spoke briefly in the prison to avoid wasting time. Some prisoners were very shy. They could not be asked briefly, but only understood after a long explanation, so the officer was patient. If the officer continued to yell, the prisoner would be punished. Therefore, we were patient. Myint Oo continued to ask.

"Gender/Employment"

"Tiger, plow"

"Home address"

“No sign, no road, Sin Ngu Village, Insein Township”

"What's wrong?"

"Theft"

"Which court?"

"Insein Township Court"

"Court appointment"

"18-5-Rara".

Myint Oo: “Remember your court date. Don’t be summoned on the day of your court date. Report to the prison office as soon as the prison opens in the morning and then do your own business. If you don’t arrive before the time of the court, you will be punished.”

All "yes"

Continuing, the room leader Myint Oo shouted at the obvious sounds on the prisoner's body.

"The Darkness of the Left Breast (1)"

“Yana forehead scar (1)”

“Black with a black collar (1)”

"Do you have any belongings deposited in the prison?"

"No"

"Go and stay there, it's quiet. After everything, you have to take a shower, then eat dinner. No talking, no smoking."

So, when the new people came to see me, more than (50) of them were very busy. I had to take a break and drink some hot water to relax. At a rate of (1) minute per person, it would take more than (2) hours for (121) people. If I had to write it down in detail, I don't think it would be easy. I just questioned the person about the inspection and registration of the registration team by Sergeant San Thein. I had to take a break and continue asking questions.

"first name"

"Aung Bu"

My eyes widened in my sleep.

"Aren't you a bit bitter?"

"Yes, sir."

"That happened in front of the telegraph office the other day, wasn't it your group? Tell me honestly, "I was in that big Hino truck too."

'Aung Bu thought for a while and said, "Yes, sir."

"Good night, I'm the commander in charge. I'll come see you. Keep asking."

“Father's name - Uncle Tok”

"Mother's name - Daw Girl" .

"Age - 35 years",

"Gender/Employment"

"Tiger, carpenter"

Address: 29/B, Kyaung Street, Kyaung Keut Thit, Twantay Township.

"What happened - pickpocket murder?"

"Which court?"

"Kyaukta Township Court"

"Court date 12 - 5 - 77"

"Mark "Dark mole on left cheek (1)" .

"Lower jaw red (1)"

"Black mole (1)"

"Do you have any items deposited in the prison?"

"No"

"Go away"

. "Yup"

The new person who was in the 9 o'clock room was not seen until after 3 o'clock in the afternoon. And then, there was no rest, and the bail warrants were pouring in, so they had to check each one individually.

At 5:00 PM, the released prisoners were called to the prison office, shown the prisoners, and released. Then, after the prisoners were taken back to the office, they were closed.

At (8) pm, luckily, there were no mistakes - and the prison was closed. Prison is a "big bank of people."