A senior official of the central province of Nghe An stated at a press briefing on September 10 that relevant authorities are working to ensure safety and order in Nghi Phuong commune, Nghi Loc district.

Deputy Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Thai Van Hang said the local police are investigating the disturbance of public order, acts against on-duty officials and illegal detention at Trai Gao parish on August 30 and September 3-4.

Hang said numerous newswire articles and photos have distorted what really happened in the locality, causing misunderstanding among parishioners and inciting them to violate the law.

He also asked the media to cover the situation in a timely, objective, fair and correct manner.-VNA