102 people who vandalized the headquarters of the People's Committee of Binh Thuan province were arrested.
No one was killed, but dozens of police officers were injured while protecting the Binh Thuan Provincial People's Committee headquarters from a mob of extremist attackers.
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Many extremists burned about ten motorbikes in front of the gate of the Department of Planning and Investment of Binh Thuan province. |
On the morning of June 11, Binh Thuan Provincial Police said they had detained 102 people to investigate the destruction of the provincial People's Committee headquarters and surrounding agencies.
"The incident that happened at the People's Committee of Binh Thuan province resulted in no fatalities, but dozens of police officers on duty were injured," said Colonel Nguyen Van Nhieu - Chief of Staff and spokesman of Binh Thuan Police.
Mr. Huynh Thanh Canh - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Binh Thuan Province said that "the behavior of the group of people who broke the ground was too extreme". Video:Vo Hai |
According to Colonel Nhieu, at around 11:30 p.m. yesterday, with the support of the Mobile Police Force (Ministry of Public Security), the police basically dispersed the crowd that was vandalizing the provincial People's Committee headquarters.
Mr. Pham Van Nam - Vice Chairman of Binh Thuan People's Committee - said that the incident last night caused considerable damage to the provincial People's Committee headquarters, affecting work. "However, this morning, workers and employees still came to the headquarters to work normally. We are cleaning up and gradually fixing the problem," Mr. Nam said.
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The guard tower protecting the People's Committee headquarters was destroyed. Photo:Phuoc Tuan. |
As noted byVnExpress, the guard tower protecting the provincial People's Committee headquarters was smashed to pieces, the fence was knocked down.Inside there were still bricks and stones scattered around, many rooms were burned black by petrol bombs, and glass was shattered.About a dozen burned motorbikes lay in front of the gate of the Department of Planning and Investment, next to the provincial People's Committee headquarters. Several industry headquarters around the committee were also vandalized and damaged.
The situation in Phan Thiet City and Phan Ri Cua town has stabilized, National Highway 1 through Binh Thuan is open.
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Many rows of houses in the Binh Thuan People's Committee headquarters were burned black by petrol bombs. Photo:Phuoc Tuan. |
Yesterday, under the pretext of protesting the draft Law on Special Economic Zones, many people marched to National Highway 1 through Phan Ri Cua town, Tuy Phong district (Binh Thuan) to block vehicles. Police were mobilized to ensure security and order. At some points, the authorities encountered strong reactions from the crowd. Many young people threw bricks and stones at and smashed official cars.
That same evening, thousands of people gathered in front of the gate of the People's Committee of Binh Thuan province on Hai Thuong Lan Ong street, Phan Thiet city. Many people pushed the gate, broke the glass door of the guardhouse, and burned cars. Many extremists threw bricks, stones, and petrol bombs inside, attacking the task force.
"We are still investigating, screening, and classifying this group of people to handle them according to the law," said Colonel.Nguyen Van Nhieusaid
The situation of people taking to the streets in groups took place in many provinces and cities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Khanh Hoa, Da Nang, Binh Thuan... during the two days of the weekend. Many people were detained for calling on people to protest illegally, disturbing public order and security.
