(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 14 cities or counties in 8 provinces. According to this report, 7 Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 15 were illegally arrested.
Mr. Li Jiucheng and Mr. Ao Ronghua were arrested on the evening of July 27, 2017. Police confiscated their printers, computers, watches, cash, and other personal items.
Parties involved in persecuting Mr. Li and Mr. Ao:Yu Zhaiguo (于再国), secretary, Morin Dawa Political and Legal Affairs Committee:+86-470-4613717Morin Dawa 610 Office: +86-470-4622610, +86-470-4626281, +86-470-4626282Wang Yangtai (汪仰泰), deputy director, 610 Office: +86-15694700210, +86-15694701210Tan Jingyou (谭景友), chief, Domestic Security Division: +86-18504703835
Ms. Li Xilan of the Tongzhou District was arrested for distributing Falun Gong fliers by officers from the Beiyuan Police Station on the evening of July 24, 2017. They ransacked her home the next day. She was taken to the Tongzhou Detention Center.
Ms. Geng Dong, Mr. Wu Dianzhong, Ms. Li Mingjun, and Ms. Wang Lianrong are to be tried by the Xiqing Court and face three to seven years sentences. They are being held in the Xiqing Detention Center.
Parties involved in persecuting the four practitioners:Liu Bin (刘斌), judge, Criminal Court, Xiqing Court: +86-22-27949518, ext: 214Cui Yanyun (崔砚云), prosecutor, Xiqing Procuratorate: +86-22-27920046-8207
Ms. Liu Lihua was arrested around July 20, 2017.
Mr. Liu Zhangzhu of Miaojiaying, Qianying Township, was arrested several months ago and has been held in the Xinji Detention Center.
Mr. Liu Zhangchong, his older brother, disappeared in January 2000 after appealing for the right to practice Falun Gong in Beijing.
Ms. Li Guibin, 75, and Ms. Gao Xingtai, 64, were arrested by officers Liu Naiguang and Li Aijun from the Shimenzhai Police Station on the morning of July 27, 2017, for telling people about the persecution of Falun Gong. Mr. Li's cell phone was confiscated. She was released that afternoon. Ms. Gao was given a physical exam and taken to the Qinhuangdao Detention Center in the afternoon. She was released after the detention center refused to admit her.
Mr. Gu Daping and his wife Ms. Zhang Huae were arrested around July 25, 2017. Officers seized many of their personal items without a search and seizure warrant.
Ms. Wan Fuchai was arrested in November 2016 for distributing Falun Gong fliers. She has been held in the Puyang Detention Center.
Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Wan:Bai Xingguo (白兴国), director, Chengguan Town Police Station, Nanle County: +86-393-6295110
Mr. Zhang Jianhua was arrested on the afternoon of July 28, 2017. His home was ransacked by the police. Mr. Zhang, a senior citizen, lived in the Qilihe District Public Transportation Company Family Compound.
Ms. Xing Sufang, 69, was arrested at home on the morning of July 21, 2017. Liu Bo, deputy director of the Ningyuanjie Police Station, and a dozen officers jumped over her fence, broke into her home, illegally searched the place, and seized her computer and cell phone. They handcuffed Ms. Xin, took her first to the Ningyuanjie Police Station, and then transferred her to the Huludao Detention Center after 7 p.m.
Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Xin:Ma Dejun (马德军), director, Ningyuanjie Police Station: +86-15566755856Yu Zhanche (于占车), instructor: +86-15566755515Liu Bo (刘波), deputy director: +86-13470633535Jin Wei (金伟): +86-13470633535
Mr. Wang, in his 70s, lives in Tianxinghuayuan in the Linghe District. He was arrested at home on July 11, 2017. The police tried to extort 50,000 yuan from his family.
Ms. Deng Wanling from the Tongliang District was taken to the Nongjiale Brainwashing Center in Quande Town on the afternoon of May 4, 2017.
Mr. Xie Zhizhong has been repeatedly harassed since July 20, 2017. His wife, Ms. Qin Dafen, has been detained for 13 months in the Shibanpo No. 1 Detention Center. Family visits have been denied.
Ms. Zhang Shuxian from the Nancha District was arrested at home by Minzhu Police Station officers on the afternoon of July 26, 2017. She was taken to the Nancha District Detention Center that night.
Ms. Sun Ping was arrested at home on July 29, 2017. The police confiscated her Falun Gong books, drawings, a picture of the founder of Falun Gong, and her computer. Her son, 21, escaped by jumping from the second-floor balcony.