Such news outbreaks encouraged Rangoon’s residents to come out and gather in front of Insein Prison where Burmese opposition leader was held for court appearance behind closed door. Many bystanders and witnesses found themselves in road blocks and heavy security checks by the armed security forces around Insein Prison.
Some witnesses told that it was the usual scare tactic of the Junta to prevent people from gathering and approaching the court session. U Win Tin, one of the opposition leaders of her political party was seen with his followers around the area sitting on the pavement of the main street.