More than 30 members and leaders of the church were reportedly detained and taken away in several police vehicles before being questioned at the Jiangyou detention centre, according to the church. The group said the incident involved a large-scale police action that affected both ordinary members and church leaders, creating concern among the congregation.
During the questioning process, the church said those detained remained calm and continued religious activities while in custody. They reportedly spent the time fellowshipping, singing hymns, and praying. According to the church’s account, these acts of worship continued until most of the detained members were released.
The church’s statement suggests that the detentions were carried out suddenly and involved multiple police vehicles, indicating a coordinated operation. The use of the phrase “forcibly taken away” reflects the church’s view that the individuals were removed against their will. The questioning at the Jiangyou detention centre appears to have been part of an official response, though no further details were provided about the reasons for the detentions or the identities of those involved.
The account highlights the role of faith within the church community during the incident. Rather than ceasing their religious practices, the detained members reportedly continued to pray and sing together. The church presented this as a sign of unity and resilience under pressure.
It was also reported that most of the detained members were eventually released. However, the statement did not specify whether all of those taken away were freed, nor did it provide information about any remaining detentions, charges, or follow-up actions by authorities.
No additional official comment or clarification was included in the church’s statement. As a result, the full circumstances surrounding the police action remain unclear based on the information provided. The report focuses primarily on the church’s description of events and the experience of the members and leaders involved.
The incident has drawn attention because of the scale of the detentions and the setting in which they occurred. Large group detentions involving church members often raise questions about religious freedom, public security enforcement, and the relationship between faith communities and local authorities.
The church’s account emphasizes both the disruption caused by the detentions and the continued religious response of those affected. By describing how they fellowshipped, sang hymns, and prayed during questioning, the church portrayed the group as maintaining its worship practices despite pressure.
At this stage, the available information is limited to the church’s own statement. More details would be needed to determine the official explanation for the detentions, the legal status of those questioned, and whether any further actions are expected.
