In China's Shaanxi province, a man hijacked construction equipment and directed it at the Fengdong district administrative center. According to local media, the incident lasted about an hour.

Consequences and causes of the incident

During the attack, the perpetrator rammed the building several times. As a result of the man's actions, facades, stairs, glass doors, and other elements of the complex were seriously damaged. To ensure the safety of the institution's employees, an emergency evacuation was carried out.

Special forces intervention was required to detain the aggressor, with officers having to storm the facility. Financial disagreements are cited as the reason for such behavior. According to one version, the conflict arose due to unpaid compensation to residents of nearby villages. Information is also circulating on social media regarding a debt of 20 million yuan for completed contract work.

Context

The event took place in the city of Xi'an, which is the administrative center of Shaanxi province.