Hanoi, Aug. 1 -- Myanmar's National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) on July 31 declared martial law in 63 townships shortly after declaring a state of emergeny in those areas, the state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television reported. The localities under martial law included five in Kachin state, three in Kayah state, two in Kayin state, seven in Chin state, nine in Sagaing region, five in Magway region, three in Mandalay region, 14 in Rakhine state, and 15 in Shan state. Under the martial law, the NDSC transferred the executive and judicial duties of the townships to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services. The law was imposed to restore normal administrative conditions, peace, and the rule of law in the townships. It will be in effe...