(Minghui.org) The communist regime in China regularly resorts to underhanded means to persecute innocent Falun Gong practitioners. This case is an example of the police attacking a practitioner and then accusing him of being the instigator.
Mr. Pan Youfa was simply visiting a friend when the police broke into the home and began beating the two men.
Hearing Canceled Because Witnesses Present
Xinmin City Court in Shenyang City scheduled a hearing of Falun Gong practitioner Mr. Pan Youfa's case at 9:00 a.m. on March 18, 2013.
Two lawyers representing Mr. Pan came to court, prepared to defend him and enter a not-guilty plea. Mr. Pan's relatives and friends also came as observers.
However, just as the hearing was about to start, the defense lawyers told the judge and court officers that the complaint had been fabricated to frame Mr. Pan Youfa, and that they had obtained evidence from several witnesses. They said that the witnesses had come to court and would be giving testimony during the hearing.
The court officers' demeanor immediately changed and they asked, “Why didn't you tell us earlier that you have witnesses?”
They then announced: “There won't be any hearing today.”
Falun Gong practitioner Mr. Pan Youfa
An Outstanding Military Officer
Mr. Pan Youfa, 65 years old, was formerly a regiment-level military officer. He led his troops to complete many missions, such as flood rescues and helping put out the fire at Daxingan Ridge. Mr. Pan took the lead in each of these missions and was recognized many times by the military.
Before he began practicing Falun Gong, he suffered from cerebral thrombosis, heart disease, and nephritis. He sought all kinds of treatment, but nothing was effective.
He took his doctor's advice and started to practice Falun Gong. Within three months, his illnesses had disappeared and he also became kinder and selfless.
Illegally Arrested, Beaten and Detained
Mr. Pan was visiting his friend Mr. Hu Lin at his home on August 28, 2012. Around 6:00 p.m., police broke into Mr. Hu's home and beat the two men.
One of the police punched Mr. Hu very hard in the head. A blood vessel burst in his right eye and his nose and mouth also filled with blood from the beating.
Mr. Pan sustained injuries to his leg, arm and ribs.
The police falsely accused the men of attacking them with a knife. The police then handcuffed Mr. Hu and Mr. Pan, shoved them to the ground, and verbally abused them using filthy language.
They poured cold water over Mr. Pan's face, put underwear on his head and humiliated him physically.
Even though they had no legal warrant to do so, the police searched and ransacked Mr. Hu's home. They looted all his valuables and cash and took both Mr. Hu and Mr. Pan into custody.
The next day, the two men were transferred to a detention center.
Falsely Charged
After the illegal arrest, Xinmin City's Domestic Security Division, the Procuratorate and the court colluded to frame Mr. Pan Youfa with three false accusations. His family members repeatedly went to various government departments to appeal these false accusations.
For more detailed information on the illegal arrest and false charges brought against Mr. Pan, please read: “Outstanding Former Military Officer Beaten and Framed by Xinmin Police”
Mr. Pan's lawyers argued: “It is legal to believe in Falun Gong and to clarify the facts about Falun Gong.”
Before the hearing, Mr. Pan's lawyers notified the court officers that there would be witnesses appearing in court in relation to the “accusation” of “the distribution of truth-clarifying materials” (to expose the CCP's lies). The court officers knew they were in the wrong and in an attempt to cover themselves, they replied, “Why didn't you inform us earlier that you have witnesses?” and then announced that there would be no hearing.
Call for Help—Rescue Mr. Pan
Falun Gong has spread to over 100 countries and has received several thousand proclamations from numerous government and public officials. The communist regime has singled out this kind group of practitioners who only wish to improve their moral character and be responsible citizens. The CCP has fabricated lies and stirs up hatred to persecute Falun Gong.
An upright military officer, Mr. Pan has been repeatedly beaten, taken into custody and falsely accused simply because he practices Falun Gong.
We have recently learned that he cannot eat due to pain from his chest injury.
His family members are extremely concerned about his well-being and call on the international community to pay attention to his case.
Perpetrators involved in the persecution:
Ji Xingdong, Chief Judge of Xinmin City Court: +86-15840397103, +86-24-27509900 (Office), +86-24-27509832
Chen Hongyan, public prosecutor of Xinmin City Court: +86-24-27509805, +86-13604908722
Su Jianping, head of Xinmin City Domestic Security Division: +86-13889186666, +86-24-27510015 (Office)
Xibeijie Police Station of Xinmin City: +86-24-287852471
Su Hualin, head of the Xibeijie Police Station: +86-13940481588
