The leader of Soc Trang ward said police are verifying a case where a group of people carried a coffin with a living person inside, parading and dancing on the street, causing public uproar.

On June 6, the leader of Soc Trang ward, Can Tho city, said police forces are reviewing and verifying the case where a group of people placed a living person in a coffin, then carried it in a parade and danced on the street, causing public disturbance.

According to this leader, local authorities learned about the incident through videos posted online in recent days. The ward has directed police to urgently investigate. If the incident occurred in the area as reported, authorities will handle it strictly according to regulations.

Earlier, social media sites spread many clips showing a celebration for a person believed to be the owner of a funeral home, N.T., in Soc Trang ward. In the clips, many people called it a “third-year death anniversary.”

The incident took place in the evening. A sound mixing table was set up in the funeral home, along with a scantily clad woman playing music. Around them, a large group of people continuously danced to the chaotic music.

Notably, a group of people in uniform carried a coffin in a parade, with a living person lying inside. During the procession, the person inside the coffin even sat up to dance with the crowd.

This group carrying the coffin took up one entire lane of the road. Many curious people gathered around the coffin, using phones and cameras to film and broadcast live on social media.

The clips, after being posted, quickly attracted tens of thousands of views, likes, and comments. Many viewers expressed outrage at this offensive behavior and questioned the role of authorities, while also suggesting that the group would certainly be summoned by police. Some people joked that they should glue and close the lid to make it more realistic.

Many social media pages with large followings also cut and reposted these clips to gain interaction and views.

On March 11, information from Can Tho City Police stated that the investigative police agency had issued a decision to prosecute a case, charge defendants, and temporarily detain a group of youths carrying weapons and causing public disorder in Phu Loi ward.

Soc Trang ward

Soc Trang Ward is a district in the city of Soc Trang, located in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam. The area is historically significant as part of the Khmer-influenced region, with a rich cultural heritage reflected in its many pagodas, such as the famous Khmer-style Bat Pagoda. Today, it serves as a vibrant urban center, blending ethnic Khmer, Chinese, and Vietnamese traditions.

Can Tho city

Can Tho is the largest city in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam, known for its vibrant floating markets, particularly the famous Cai Rang Floating Market. Historically, the city developed as a major trading hub during the French colonial period and played a key role in the region’s agricultural and economic growth. Today, it remains a cultural and economic center, attracting visitors with its network of canals, lush orchards, and traditional southern Vietnamese life.

Phu Loi ward

Phu Loi ward is a district located in the city of Thu Dau Mot, within Binh Duong Province, Vietnam. Historically, it was known for the Phu Loi Prison, which was used by the South Vietnamese government during the Vietnam War to detain political prisoners and was the site of a notable 1958 poisoning incident. Today, the ward is a developing urban area with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, reflecting the region’s growth and transformation.