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SAT · 2026-03-14 · 11:14 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0314-24449
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NSR-2026-0314-24449News Report·EN·Human Interest

2 monks brawl during temple ceremony in Hong Kong, leaving 1 injured

Two monks engaged in a physical altercation during a religious ceremony at Chuk Lam Sim Yuen monastery in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, on Saturday morning. Police were called to the scene at approximately 9:40 am following reports of the fight.

Ng Kang-chungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-03-14 · 11:14 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
2 monks brawl during temple ceremony in Hong Kong, leaving 1 injured
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Two monks engaged in a physical altercation during a religious ceremony at Chuk Lam Sim Yuen monastery in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, on Saturday morning. Police were called to the scene at approximately 9:40 am following reports of the fight. Preliminary investigations indicate that the two monks, aged 51 and 57, began arguing over queuing during the ceremony, which then escalated into a physical fight. The 57-year-old monk was reportedly struck in the face and taken to Yan Chai Hospital for treatment. The 51-year-old monk was arrested for common assault, and an investigation is currently underway.

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The other monk was arrested for common assault.

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The fight occurred at Chuk Lam Sim Yuen in Tsuen Wan at around 9.40am on Saturday.

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One monk was injured and taken to Yan Chai Hospital.

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Two monks clashed during a religious ceremony at Chuk Lam Sim Yuen in Hong Kong.

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The monks, aged 51 and 57, argued over queuing, which escalated into a fight.

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Two monks have clashed during a religious ceremony at a historical Buddhist monastery in Hong Kong, leaving one injured and the other in police custody.Police officers were called to Chuk Lam Sim Yuen in Tsuen Wan at around 9.40am on Saturday after a report about a fight involving two monks, a force spokesman said.Preliminary investigations revealed the two monks, aged 51 and 57, were attending a ceremony at the monastery when they got into a quarrel over queuing, which escalated into a fight.The 57-year-old victim was reportedly struck twice in the face and taken to Yan Chai Hospital in Tsuen Wan for treatment.“The other monk was arrested for Common Assault,” the spokesman said.He added that an investigation was under way and further details of the case were not immediately available.
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