Dajia Mazu Procession Sees 2 Conflicts in Changhua; 3 Police Injured, 2 Arrested
During the Dajia Mazu procession passing through Changhua, two scuffles broke out. Police swiftly intervened, resulting in minor injuries to 3 officers and the arrest of 2 instigators.
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The Taichung Dajia Jenn Lann Temple Mazu began its 9-day, 8-night pilgrimage on the evening of the 17th. The Mazu palanquin entered Changhua County yesterday afternoon. Late last night, as it passed Ziqiang Road in Changhua City, a group wearing orange shirts and police officers wearing "detective" vests got into a pushing conflict. During the chaos, an officer was suspected of being hit on the head, and frustrated citizens remarked that the "Dajia Mazu Fighting Cup" had started again as it passed through Changhua City.
The Changhua County Police Bureau explained that at 10:50 PM last night on Ziqiang Road in Changhua City, an argument broke out among the personnel receiving the palanquin. Police intervened immediately to separate them, which led to a pushing conflict causing 3 officers to fall. Two instigators were taken back from the scene, and police will continue to track down other involved individuals. Director Chen Shih-huang immediately dispatched Chief Inspector Lin Ying-huang to visit and console the 3 injured officers at the hospital.
The Changhua Precinct stated that during the security duty for the Dajia Mazu pilgrimage, pushing by the receiving groups caused a chaotic scene on Ziqiang Road. Superior police forces around the palanquin immediately stepped forward to stop and separate them. Physical collisions during the process caused 3 officers to fall and suffer abrasions. Two instigators were arrested on the spot, and subsequent video evidence will be reviewed to track down the remaining instigators to be brought to justice.
The Minsheng Underpass in Changhua City used to be a hotspot for palanquin-snatching conflicts. In recent years, due to heavy police deployment and traffic control, conflicts have shifted to other areas. The Mazu palanquin only passed through the Minsheng Underpass at around 1:45 AM today. Dajia Jenn Lann Temple Vice Chairman Cheng Ming-kun told the media that the believers and performance troupes are very passionate, causing a delay in the schedule. Regarding the conflict, he hopes local groups and police will pay attention to their own safety and asked believers to be considerate of the police's hard work.
Shortly after the Mazu palanquin passed through the Minsheng Underpass, another conflict broke out. Two men in white shirts started fighting, and nearby police quickly separated them to prevent the conflict from expanding. The cause was suspected to be a man bringing his girlfriend to the event; the girlfriend allegedly fell, causing the man to clash with the other party. The Changhua Precinct stated that sporadic conflicts were resolved immediately and emphasized its stance of zero tolerance for violence. (Translator: Hong Pei-ying) 1150419
The Changhua County Police Bureau explained that at 10:50 PM last night on Ziqiang Road in Changhua City, an argument broke out among the personnel receiving the palanquin. Police intervened immediately to separate them, which led to a pushing conflict causing 3 officers to fall. Two instigators were taken back from the scene, and police will continue to track down other involved individuals. Director Chen Shih-huang immediately dispatched Chief Inspector Lin Ying-huang to visit and console the 3 injured officers at the hospital.
The Changhua Precinct stated that during the security duty for the Dajia Mazu pilgrimage, pushing by the receiving groups caused a chaotic scene on Ziqiang Road. Superior police forces around the palanquin immediately stepped forward to stop and separate them. Physical collisions during the process caused 3 officers to fall and suffer abrasions. Two instigators were arrested on the spot, and subsequent video evidence will be reviewed to track down the remaining instigators to be brought to justice.
The Minsheng Underpass in Changhua City used to be a hotspot for palanquin-snatching conflicts. In recent years, due to heavy police deployment and traffic control, conflicts have shifted to other areas. The Mazu palanquin only passed through the Minsheng Underpass at around 1:45 AM today. Dajia Jenn Lann Temple Vice Chairman Cheng Ming-kun told the media that the believers and performance troupes are very passionate, causing a delay in the schedule. Regarding the conflict, he hopes local groups and police will pay attention to their own safety and asked believers to be considerate of the police's hard work.
Shortly after the Mazu palanquin passed through the Minsheng Underpass, another conflict broke out. Two men in white shirts started fighting, and nearby police quickly separated them to prevent the conflict from expanding. The cause was suspected to be a man bringing his girlfriend to the event; the girlfriend allegedly fell, causing the man to clash with the other party. The Changhua Precinct stated that sporadic conflicts were resolved immediately and emphasized its stance of zero tolerance for violence. (Translator: Hong Pei-ying) 1150419