Fabricated rumor "Chongqing Jiulongpo Shiqiaopu fire was arson" suspect has been taken into criminal compulsory measures.

Recently, rumors that the large fire in Shiqiaopu, Jiulongpo, Chongqing was caused by human actions have been spreading on the internet, attracting public attention. After investigation, it was found that on June 12, 2025, Zhang spread fabricated false information on online platforms to gain attention, leading to the rapid spread and dissemination of the rumor, causing negative social impact. Currently, Zhang has been taken into custody by the public security authorities in accordance with the law. The police remind that online platforms are not outside the law, and those who create and spread rumors, disturb social order, etc., will be resolutely punished by the public security authorities in accordance with the law.