Tseng Tsai Mei-tsa Assault: Police Detain 10, Including Son of Chaotian Temple Chairman Tsai Yung-te
Former legislator and former Chaotian Temple chairwoman Tseng Tsai Mei-tsa was assaulted at her residence, drawing widespread attention. Following last night's arrests, police today detained 10 more individuals, including Tsai Chin-tsai, son of Chaotian Temple chairman Tsai Yung-te. Tsai Yung-te claims his son was trying to mediate, while Tseng Tsai Mei-tsa's granddaughter alleges on social media that Tsai Chin-tsai led 50 people to attack her grandmother and father.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chiang Yi-ching, Yunlin County, 8th) The assault on former legislator and former Chaotian Temple chairwoman Tseng Tsai Mei-tsa at her residence has attracted widespread attention. Following last night's arrests, prosecutors and police today detained 10 more individuals, including Tsai Chin-tsai, son of Chaotian Temple chairman Tsai Yung-te. Tsai Yung-te stated that his son was there to mediate.
Tseng Tsai Mei-tsa's residence was reportedly stormed and she was assaulted by dozens of men in white yesterday. In the first wave of arrests, police detained 10 individuals. Prosecutors ordered five to be released on bail of NT$50,000. They requested detention for three individuals—a 21-year-old Chen, a 31-year-old Tsai, and an 18-year-old Tsai—on suspicion of destroying evidence and colluding with accomplices and witnesses. The court today ruled to detain Chen and released the other two on NT$60,000 bail.
Prosecutors and police today conducted a second wave of arrests, bringing in 10 people to clarify the case, including Tsai Chin-tsai, son of Tsai Yung-te.
A granddaughter of Tseng Tsai Mei-tsa also posted on Threads, directly naming Tsai Chin-tsai, son of Chairman Tsai Yung-te, as having "brought" 50 people to her home to injure her grandmother and father.
Tsai Yung-te said his son was at the scene that night, but his son and another director were helping to mediate and stop others, and there is video evidence to support this. He expressed confusion as to why his son was being accused of assault.
Tsai Yung-te emphasized that Mazu's pilgrimage was ongoing that night, proceeding according to the "route map." When the palanquin passed near the incident site, some people tried to block it and demand a change of direction. Mazu's procession has a fixed route; people can go to the temple to worship normally, so why should they arbitrarily be asked to go elsewhere? This was also the reason why the incident occurred.
Regarding media reports that "former legislator Tseng Tsai Mei-tsa was besieged and assaulted at her residence, and her family questioned improper police handling, even alleging 'the case was almost covered up,'" the police clarified that complete communication records and relevant images are available for verification regarding assistance with medical treatment.
At the same time, the police clarified that the case was accepted according to law immediately after it occurred and reported to the Yunlin District Prosecutors Office for investigation, refuting the allegations of a cover-up.
Beigang Chaotian Temple issued a statement on its official Facebook page, stating that the conflict occurred during the Mazu pilgrimage and was a private incident unrelated to the temple's activities and operations. The temple does not wish to see any conflict or misunderstanding occur and calls on all sectors to view the matter rationally and peacefully, avoiding being misled by headlines or fragmented information that could lead to misinterpretations and affect the true meaning of the religious event. (Edited by Lin Shu-hui) 1150508
(Central News Agency reporter Chiang Yi-ching, Yunlin County, 8th) The assault on former legislator and former Chaotian Temple chairwoman Tseng Tsai Mei-tsa at her residence has attracted widespread attention. Following last night's arrests, prosecutors and police today detained 10 more individuals, including Tsai Chin-tsai, son of Chaotian Temple chairman Tsai Yung-te. Tsai Yung-te stated that his son was there to mediate.
Tseng Tsai Mei-tsa's residence was reportedly stormed and she was assaulted by dozens of men in white yesterday. In the first wave of arrests, police detained 10 individuals. Prosecutors ordered five to be released on bail of NT$50,000. They requested detention for three individuals—a 21-year-old Chen, a 31-year-old Tsai, and an 18-year-old Tsai—on suspicion of destroying evidence and colluding with accomplices and witnesses. The court today ruled to detain Chen and released the other two on NT$60,000 bail.
Prosecutors and police today conducted a second wave of arrests, bringing in 10 people to clarify the case, including Tsai Chin-tsai, son of Tsai Yung-te.
A granddaughter of Tseng Tsai Mei-tsa also posted on Threads, directly naming Tsai Chin-tsai, son of Chairman Tsai Yung-te, as having "brought" 50 people to her home to injure her grandmother and father.
Tsai Yung-te said his son was at the scene that night, but his son and another director were helping to mediate and stop others, and there is video evidence to support this. He expressed confusion as to why his son was being accused of assault.
Tsai Yung-te emphasized that Mazu's pilgrimage was ongoing that night, proceeding according to the "route map." When the palanquin passed near the incident site, some people tried to block it and demand a change of direction. Mazu's procession has a fixed route; people can go to the temple to worship normally, so why should they arbitrarily be asked to go elsewhere? This was also the reason why the incident occurred.
Regarding media reports that "former legislator Tseng Tsai Mei-tsa was besieged and assaulted at her residence, and her family questioned improper police handling, even alleging 'the case was almost covered up,'" the police clarified that complete communication records and relevant images are available for verification regarding assistance with medical treatment.
At the same time, the police clarified that the case was accepted according to law immediately after it occurred and reported to the Yunlin District Prosecutors Office for investigation, refuting the allegations of a cover-up.
Beigang Chaotian Temple issued a statement on its official Facebook page, stating that the conflict occurred during the Mazu pilgrimage and was a private incident unrelated to the temple's activities and operations. The temple does not wish to see any conflict or misunderstanding occur and calls on all sectors to view the matter rationally and peacefully, avoiding being misled by headlines or fragmented information that could lead to misinterpretations and affect the true meaning of the religious event. (Edited by Lin Shu-hui) 1150508