The suspects throwing petrol bombs at the authorities. — VNA/VNS Photo
AN GIANG: Authorities in the southern province An Giang, in coordination with Tinh Bien Town Police, on Monday (Nov 18) detained eight individuals for using petrol bombs and other weapons to attack officials enforcing a land reclamation order.
The order was issued to facilitate construction for the upgrade of Provincial Road 945, which connects Chau Phu District and Dat District, passing through Tan Lap Commune, Tinh Bien Town.
The detainees were identified as Le Thi Ngoc Nhan, 53, her husband Le Van Dien, 52,their children Le Phuocc Sang, 23, and Le Phuoc Hoang, 25, and their relatives Nguyen Van Loc, 42, Le Cong Triet, 42, Nguyen Thị Bich Thuy, 43 and Le Thi Thuong, 43. All reside in Tan Thanh Hamlet, Tan Lap Commune, Tinh Bien Town.
On Monday morning, during the implementation of the land reclamation order, family members of Nhan and Dien mounted violent resistance. They reportedly used petrol bombs, an excavator, and other weapons, injuring five officers and causing significant damage to construction equipment and machinery.
The Provincial Road 945 project spans 89.5ha, with a 39.7km route passing through Tinh Bien Town, Chau Phu District, and Tri Ton District. In Tan Lap Commune, the project affects 641 households, requiring relocation over 12.9ha along a 7km stretch.
Local authorities have worked to ensure equitable compensation and support for affected residents.
Most households have accepted the government’s compensation policies and supported the project’s timely completion.
However, Nhan and Dien’s family resisted, refusing to hand over their land, prompting frustration among local residents. The Tinh Bien Town People’s Committee subsequently issued an enforcement order to reclaim the land.
Local authorities are conducting a thorough investigation and will prosecute those involved in the attack, and they are also continuing efforts to raise public awareness, encouraging compliance with party policies and state laws to facilitate the region’s socio-economic development. — VNS
