Kinmen Historical Site Chen Xian Tomb Suspected of Vandalism; Chen Fu-hai: Enhance Surveillance Systems
Suspicion of damage to the historical site Chen Xian tomb in Kinmen arose when descendants were sweeping graves yesterday. Police and the Kinmen County Cultural Affairs Bureau have begun preliminary investigations at the scene. County Magistrate Chen Fu-hai stated that surveillance systems will be improved around cultural heritage sites to prevent similar incidents.
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Chen Xian Tomb's descendants discovered suspected vandalism during tomb sweeping yesterday and reported it to the police. Police and the Kinmen County Cultural Affairs Bureau have already conducted preliminary investigations at the scene; Chen Fu-hai, the county magistrate, and Chen Rong-chang, director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, visited the site again this afternoon for inspection.
Chen Fu-hai, in an interview with the media, stated that the Cultural Affairs Bureau, prosecutors, and police are taking this issue very seriously. He requested that relevant units gradually install surveillance systems at important intersections around cultural heritage sites, especially those in remote locations, to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
Chen Rong-chang said that the local township office in Jinhu will first assist in cleaning up the surrounding environment, and the restoration contractor will then proceed with waterproofing facilities before subsequent repairs. The Cultural Affairs Bureau will strengthen cooperation with the police to review the adequacy of surveillance systems around important local cultural assets one by one, installing surveillance cameras at major intersections of each cultural heritage site to enhance protection functions.
Huang Zhi-ming, director of the Kin-Hu Precinct of the Kinmen County Police Bureau, told the media that a prosecutor has been notified to direct the investigation. The Kin-Hu Precinct and the Criminal Investigation Division of the County Police Bureau have jointly formed a task force, reviewing surrounding monitoring systems, investigating suspicious persons and vehicles, and conducting a thorough investigation. (Editor: Li Ming-tsung) 1150407
Keywords: Society
Chen Fu-hai, in an interview with the media, stated that the Cultural Affairs Bureau, prosecutors, and police are taking this issue very seriously. He requested that relevant units gradually install surveillance systems at important intersections around cultural heritage sites, especially those in remote locations, to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
Chen Rong-chang said that the local township office in Jinhu will first assist in cleaning up the surrounding environment, and the restoration contractor will then proceed with waterproofing facilities before subsequent repairs. The Cultural Affairs Bureau will strengthen cooperation with the police to review the adequacy of surveillance systems around important local cultural assets one by one, installing surveillance cameras at major intersections of each cultural heritage site to enhance protection functions.
Huang Zhi-ming, director of the Kin-Hu Precinct of the Kinmen County Police Bureau, told the media that a prosecutor has been notified to direct the investigation. The Kin-Hu Precinct and the Criminal Investigation Division of the County Police Bureau have jointly formed a task force, reviewing surrounding monitoring systems, investigating suspicious persons and vehicles, and conducting a thorough investigation. (Editor: Li Ming-tsung) 1150407
Keywords: Society