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wedding ceremony within the
Alantaya. According to reports, some parents feel regret if Khun Tan does not choose their daughter because they think that her marriage to him would be a blessing. Worship of Khun Tan is deeply ingrained in the area; his followers have claimed that they would be willing to die for him. Every household shrine in the Alantaya area features offerings of flowers and oil lamps to an image of Khun Tan, placed next to the revered figures of the Alantaya Sayadaw and his successor, Ashin Arira Wuntha.
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On
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After leaving the monkhood at the age of 20, he formed an armed gang named Dragon
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Religious Affairs Ministry also sued Khun Tan and his five followers under Article 295(A) of the Penal Code for undermining Buddhism after renovating the
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with his feet and striking children with motorcycles from behind. He compensated the victims for the injuries caused by these assaults. He is also linked to drug trafficking.
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Myanmar National Women's Empowerment Leadership Group announced that they will file initial defamation charges against Khun Tan if he is arrested.
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