Hired thugs beat up Xiaotangshan inhabitants protesting against forced demolitions 05/03/2021 at 3:37 AM Posted by Kevin Edward White
Gangs hired by local authorities. Demolitions began in November. Some victims suffered serious injuries; others continued the protest. Similar cases of aggression also occurred over the demolition of sacred places.
Beijing (AsiaNews) – A group of thugs hired by local authorities beat up villagers who were protesting the forced demolition of their homes.
Radio Free Asia reports the incident took place on April 21 in Xiaotangshan (Changping district), just outside the capital.
The perpetrators of the attack (more than 10) were led by Wu Longli, the deputy head of the village. They left the scene before police and rescue arrived. Some victims of the beating were found unconscious and needed medical attention; others continued to protest.