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Parents Protest Police Response to School Bullying in Sichuan

8/8/2025

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In Jiangyou, Sichuan, a wave of protests surged as parents rallied against the handling of a bullying case involving a 14-year-old girl. Fueled by outrage, they clashed with police, demanding stricter consequences for the alleged bullies. This incident ignited a broader conversation about school safety, leaving authorities to grapple with the mounting public discontent.

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Story summary

In Jiangyou, Sichuan, a wave of protests surged as parents rallied against the handling of a bullying case involving a 14-year-old girl. Fueled by outrage, they clashed with police, demanding stricter consequences for the alleged bullies. This incident ignited a broader conversation about school safety, leaving authorities to grapple with the mounting public discontent.