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Man torches his own bike when questioned by police<\/h2>\n
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People going out despite Covid-19 travel restrictions \u2013 which are being enforced in several Vietnamese cities currently \u2013 aren\u2019t anything new these days. For the most part, these violations are frowned upon, but every now and then, we get reports of particularly bizarre cases that have us widen our eyes in wonder instead.<\/p>\n

One such case happened just yesterday in B\u00ecnh D\u01b0\u01a1ng Province. When a man rode out on a motorbike without an essential reason and was questioned by police officers, he inexplicably set his own bike on fire<\/strong>, allegedly to show his opposition.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve included the footage below.<\/p>\n

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The man was caught breaking a curfew<\/h3>\n
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\nVideo credit: Vietnamnet<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Ever since mid-July, the southern province of B\u00ecnh D\u01b0\u01a1ng has been put under a strict social distancing order where citizens are required not to go out save for essential reasons. A curfew between 6AM and 6AM has also been enforced.<\/p>\n

However, on 17th August, at 5AM, police officers on patrol in the province\u2019s Th\u1ee7 D\u1ea7u M\u1ed9t City spotted a young man driving his motorbike on the streets. They pulled him over for a check, Thanh Ni\u00ean<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Thanh Ni\u00ean<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

According to VNExpress<\/a>, the man failed to present his bike\u2019s registration, as well as any document verifying he had a valid reason to go out. As a result, the police issued him a fine.<\/p>\n

Seemingly displeased with the police\u2019s decision, the man argued with them. Then, he did something no one expected or understood.<\/p>\n

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The man torched his own bike and was detained<\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: Thanh Ni\u00ean<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

As the police allowed him to go free after recording his case, the man brought his bike out onto the sidewalk and, for some unknown reasons, decided to set it on fire, much to the bewilderment of everyone around.<\/p>\n

Within moments, the bike was reduced to nothing but its metal frame.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was so unexpected that we couldn\u2019t react in time to stop him,\u201d a member of the police patrol told \u00a0VNExpress<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The man was detained afterward for questioning. So far, there have been no further reports on why he did what he did.<\/p>\n

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Respect the laws and only go out if you really need to<\/h3>\n
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This incident reminds us of a previous story back in July, where another man also broke a curfew in Saigon<\/a>, albeit that one had a very different ending. Back then, this second man had a valid reason \u2013 he was trying to get to his brother who\u2019d just passed away \u2013 and was escorted all the way to this destination by police officers.<\/p>\n

The two stories show that if you\u2019re really in need, authorities are always ready to extend a helping hand. But if you\u2019re not, respect the law \u2013 it\u2019s put in place to protect everyone\u2019s safety, after all.<\/p>\n

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