Hong Kong police arrested 77 people for “no masking violation” Citizen rebound October 8, 20:43
Hong Kong police have revealed that 77 people have been arrested on suspicion of violating the rules, which came into force on the 5th of this month, after a rule prohibiting hiding their faces with masks during protests. The rules set up by the Hong Kong government to control extreme acts have, on the contrary, intensified citizens' repulsion.
In Hong Kong, since 5th of this month, citizens have been protesting against the situation every day in response to the prohibition of masking masks during the protests.
In this regard, the Hong Kong police interviewed 8 journalists and revealed that 77 men and women from 12 to 41 years old were arrested for allegedly violating the rules for 3 days from 5th to 7th. .
Three of them do not follow the police instructions and are suspected of not removing their masks.
The total number of people arrested since June in connection with a series of protests is now 2363.
The police say that 40 subway stations, 80 traffic lights, and more than 200 stores were destroyed by the 4th to 7th of this month, which had a serious impact on citizens' lives.
The police accused the violent act of escalating at the conference, especially the attacks on people with different opinions.
The Hong Kong government wants to hold down more radical acts with the new rules, but it is a vicious circle that intensifies citizens' repulsion and makes protests more intense.
Hong Kong education authorities instructed mask investigation
In Hong Kong, the school was reopened on the 8th after three consecutive holidays after a rule prohibiting hiding faces with masks during protests on the 5th of this month.
In line with this, the Hong Kong Education Department instructed all middle and high schools to report the number of students wearing masks or boycotting classes at school.
In this report, students are also reported to be involved in “human chains” that show their willingness to protest against the Hong Kong government by holding their hands and shouting slogans.
The Education Bureau says that this instruction is for understanding the situation of each school and providing appropriate support, and has no purpose of collecting personal information.
On the other hand, the union formed by Hong Kong teachers issued a statement, saying that `` the rules prohibiting masks should not be applied in the educational setting, the school is feeling pressure '' Asks to quit.