At least two people, including a Burmese Buddhist monk, Shin Thawbita, and a Muslim man were reportedly assaulted and tortured by mobs in Meikhtilar on 5 March.
Sedikitnya dua orang, termasuk seorang biksu Buddha Myanmar, Shin Thawbita, dan seorang pria Muslim dilaporkan diserang dan disiksa oleh massa di Meikhtila pada tanggal 5 Maret.