Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage Conflict in Changhua Injures 3 Police Officers; Violent Man Carrying Drugs Arrested
During the Dajia Mazu pilgrimage in Changhua, a scuffle over palanquin carrying resulted in three injured police officers. A man with gang ties was arrested for violence and drug possession.
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- 📰 Published: April 19, 2026 at 13:09
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Taichung's Dajia Jenn Lann Temple Mazu began its 9-day, 8-night pilgrimage on the evening of the 17th. Late yesterday, when the Mazu palanquin passed through the Ziqiang Road section in Changhua City, an organization wearing orange shirts clashed with police officers. During the chaos, officers were pushed down, prompting some citizens to helplessly remark that the 'Dajia Mazu Fighting Cup' has started again. This conflict resulted in injuries to three police officers, and the police arrested a man surnamed Chen on the scene for causing the disturbance.
The Changhua County Police Bureau explained this morning that the same temple group scrambled to carry the palanquin late last night on Ziqiang Road in Changhua City, resulting in pushing and pulling. The police immediately intervened forcefully to clear the situation. During the process, officers were pushed and beaten by the suspect Chen and others. This caused a fractured nasal bone for Changhua Precinct Investigation Captain Hsiao, and abrasions and contusions for Platoon Leader Chiu and Detective Huang. They were sent to Show Chwan Hospital for treatment.
The County Police Bureau stated that Chief Chen Shih-huang immediately dispatched Inspector General Lin Ying-huang to the hospital to visit and comfort the injured officers, asking the hospital to provide the best medical care. Meanwhile, the on-site commander immediately arrested the troublemaking suspect Chen after the incident. Chen Shih-huang also dispatched a mobile response team to guard the safety of the palanquin and deployed reserve police forces to strengthen security along potential bottleneck areas of the route.
The County Police Bureau pointed out that after arresting the violent suspect Chen on the spot, they found he was carrying drug coffee packets and ketamine cigarettes. Furthermore, he had a gang mark and a criminal record. He is being prosecuted for offenses including obstructing an officer, assault, disrupting public order, and drug violations. Additionally, three more violent suspects have been identified, and the police have reported to the prosecutor's office to direct the investigation and have issued arrest warrants. The police also summoned the non-violent temple person-in-charge, surnamed Lin, to explain the situation.
Moreover, the County Police Bureau indicated that the National Police Agency of the Ministry of the Interior dispatched the Central Taiwan Crime Fighting Center of the Criminal Investigation Bureau to assist in continuing the investigation into whether gangs are using religious activities as a pretext for violent disturbances. The police bureau asserted that it will enforce the law forcefully and hold strictly accountable anyone engaging in violent acts under the guise of religion, demonstrating their determination to maintain public safety and state authority.
The Changhua District Prosecutors Office stated that since the departure days of the Baishatun Mazu and Dajia Mazu pilgrimages, Head Prosecutor Lin Chun-chieh has been stationed at the Changhua County Police Bureau to jointly supervise police deployment and handle sudden incidents immediately. Regarding the disturbance on Ziqiang Road, Prosecutor Chen Chen-i was immediately dispatched to direct the investigation, track down suspects involved in the violence and obstruction of public duties, investigate strictly and swiftly, and pursue criminal liability. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150419
The Changhua County Police Bureau explained this morning that the same temple group scrambled to carry the palanquin late last night on Ziqiang Road in Changhua City, resulting in pushing and pulling. The police immediately intervened forcefully to clear the situation. During the process, officers were pushed and beaten by the suspect Chen and others. This caused a fractured nasal bone for Changhua Precinct Investigation Captain Hsiao, and abrasions and contusions for Platoon Leader Chiu and Detective Huang. They were sent to Show Chwan Hospital for treatment.
The County Police Bureau stated that Chief Chen Shih-huang immediately dispatched Inspector General Lin Ying-huang to the hospital to visit and comfort the injured officers, asking the hospital to provide the best medical care. Meanwhile, the on-site commander immediately arrested the troublemaking suspect Chen after the incident. Chen Shih-huang also dispatched a mobile response team to guard the safety of the palanquin and deployed reserve police forces to strengthen security along potential bottleneck areas of the route.
The County Police Bureau pointed out that after arresting the violent suspect Chen on the spot, they found he was carrying drug coffee packets and ketamine cigarettes. Furthermore, he had a gang mark and a criminal record. He is being prosecuted for offenses including obstructing an officer, assault, disrupting public order, and drug violations. Additionally, three more violent suspects have been identified, and the police have reported to the prosecutor's office to direct the investigation and have issued arrest warrants. The police also summoned the non-violent temple person-in-charge, surnamed Lin, to explain the situation.
Moreover, the County Police Bureau indicated that the National Police Agency of the Ministry of the Interior dispatched the Central Taiwan Crime Fighting Center of the Criminal Investigation Bureau to assist in continuing the investigation into whether gangs are using religious activities as a pretext for violent disturbances. The police bureau asserted that it will enforce the law forcefully and hold strictly accountable anyone engaging in violent acts under the guise of religion, demonstrating their determination to maintain public safety and state authority.
The Changhua District Prosecutors Office stated that since the departure days of the Baishatun Mazu and Dajia Mazu pilgrimages, Head Prosecutor Lin Chun-chieh has been stationed at the Changhua County Police Bureau to jointly supervise police deployment and handle sudden incidents immediately. Regarding the disturbance on Ziqiang Road, Prosecutor Chen Chen-i was immediately dispatched to direct the investigation, track down suspects involved in the violence and obstruction of public duties, investigate strictly and swiftly, and pursue criminal liability. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150419