(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 10 cities or counties in 7 provinces. According to this report, 6 Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 6 were illegally arrested.
Ms. Yu Ping, 43, was arrested by officers from the Badahu Police Station on the morning of May 1, 2018. She was dragged into a police car and taken to the Pudong Detention Center.
The officers searched her, took her keys, and ransacked her home when no one was there. They confiscated Falun Gong books and a computer. They also threatened to arrest Ms. Yu's mother-in-law, who then did not dare to return home. As a result, she has not been able to look after Ms. Yu's four-year-old son.
Ms. Bi Haifen and Ms. Lu Qingxia from Dafangshen Town were arrested at their homes by officers from the Dafangshen Town Police Station on May 7, 2018.
Participants in the persecution of Ms. Bi and Ms. Lu:Dafangshen Town Police Station: +86-431-87550010Yao Yongkui (姚永奎), head, Domestic Security Division: +86-431-87292053, +13364638727Li Zhenquan (李振权), head, 610 Office: +86-431-87219922, +86-431-87221299
Ms. Xia Yulan, in her 70s, was followed and videotaped while she was talking to people about Falun Gong on the morning of April 27, 2018. She was then arrested by officers from the Sipailou Police Station. The officers ransacked her home and confiscated her Falun Dafa books and other personal belongings.
Ms. Xia was taken to the Zhenjiang Detention Center. She was released on bail on May 4 in response to her family's demands.
Ms. Jiao Jiangsu, in her 70s, had her home ransacked by five officers from the Shenze County Police Station on the morning of April 25, 2018. People who knew her and had learned the truth about Falun Gong tried to protect her and kept the officers from confiscating any of her belongings.
Mr. Bao Yunong and his wife Ms. Cai Manyi were arrested on April 23, 2018. They were placed under administrative detention at the Wuhan City No. 1 and No. 2 Detention Centers for 15 days. They were taken to a brainwashing center at the end of their detention on May 8.
Ms. Zhao Jiayu from the Shapingba District was sentenced to an 18-month prison term. She was taken to Zouma Prison on April 21, 2018.
Ms. Deng Debi was arrested by plainclothes officers on May 7, 2018, for talking to people about Falun Gong. Her whereabouts are unknown.
Ms. Nan Jiying, 72, was arrested at her home by several officers on the afternoon of April 8, 2018. Her family learned later that she was being held in the Huangzhou District.
Ms. Nan was secretly tried in the Xishui County Court on May 3. After the trial she was taken back to the Huangzhou District.
Ms. Gao Xiujuan from Liangjiazi Village was arrested on May 8, 2018. Her 85-year-old mother-in-law was at home at that time. The police confiscated Falun Gong books and informational materials about the cultivation practice.