The husband of the beaten female driver stays by her bedside - Wang Haoran - On-site pictures
After the incident of the female bus driver of route 116 being beaten was reported by the Morning Post, many readers and netizens condemned the passengers' indifference. Yesterday, the Morning Post reporter exclusively interviewed the father of the assailant, who said that his son had been taking psychiatric medication for many years, and recently his emotions were not very stable. After the incident, he has gone missing.
The Baoshan Public Security Bureau has filed a case investigation and is currently making every effort to track down the whereabouts of the assailant.
Assailant's father: Son has been missing for more than ten days
Yesterday afternoon, the reporter came to an old public housing complex in Yangpu District. The home of the assailant, Xiao Biao (a pseudonym), is a two-bedroom apartment on the ground floor. The lighting inside is dim, the chairs and benches are covered with a layer of grease, the walls and floors expose cement, without any signs of renovation. Xiao Biao's father is already over seventy years old, with silver hair, a slim figure, and dressed very simply.
Xiao Biao's father told the reporter that his wife suffers from mental illness, and their 34-year-old son also showed symptoms of mental illness eight years ago and must take psychiatric medication on time. For this reason, he often accompanied his son to the psychiatric health center for medical treatment and drug collection. "My son carries a large bag of medicine, all for treatment. When it gets severe, he has to take 20 to 30 pills per meal."
Xiao Biao's father recalled that because of his illness, many jobs fell through, but considering his son's future life, he did not disclose his son's condition.
In his father's eyes, Xiao Biao, who has grown tall and strong, is still obedient, staying at home watching TV or surfing the internet every day. However, Xiao Biao's recent unstable emotions have led him to physically assault his parents over trivial matters. "His hair wasn't short before, it seems like he shaved his head on the day of the incident (May 13th), and he also found some scorpion-shaped stickers to stick on his face, with a large patch on his arm as well."
On May 14th, the first day after beating the female driver, Xiao Biao's father received a call from Tilanqiao police station, stating that Xiao Biao was under investigation for another assault that day. The father quickly went to the police station to pick up Xiao Biao, but Xiao Biao said he was going to buy something and left hurriedly, then disappeared without a trace.
After waiting several days without seeing Xiao Biao return, the worried father had no choice but to report to the nearby police station. It was only then that he learned from the police that Xiao Biao had caused trouble by beating the female driver on the bus.
Neighbors told reporters that Xiao Biao is quite tall and good-looking. "You could say he's a handsome man, almost never speaks, very quiet. Although we don't interact much, it's hard to associate him with the person who beat the female driver."
The neighborhood committee director confirmed to the reporter that Xiao Biao never caused trouble in the community, nor had conflicts with neighbors. "I'm also puzzled, how could he suddenly start hitting people?"
The husband of the victim: As a fellow driver, he feels her pain and supports her
Zhou Weiqin's husband is named Wu Xiuming, 46 years old, also a driver of the No. 116 bus. At the time of the incident, he was also working, but driving in the opposite direction from Zhou Weiqin. When they passed each other, he even smiled at his wife, but just as he reached the terminal, the bad news came. "I rushed to the hospital and saw my wife beaten beyond recognition, tears immediately streamed down my face," Wu Xiuming told reporters. Zhou Weiqin had several goose egg-sized lumps on her head, her entire face was swollen, and there were countless bruises and contusions on her back and chest. After being beaten, Zhou Weiqin even went into shock and woke up more than an hour later.
Upon examination, it was found that Zhou Weiqin's twelfth rib on the right side was fractured, and the gap between the third and fourth vertebrae of the cervical spine had widened. "The doctor said surgery was needed, and if not careful in the future, it could even cause paralysis," Wu Xiuming said. As a bus driver, he understood and supported his wife's actions. "Getting injured is no big deal, ensuring passenger safety is the most important thing."
Yesterday morning, leaders from Baoshan Bus Company and its branch visited Zhou Weiqin in the hospital and presented her with a "Grievance Award" of 5000 yuan.
Baoshan Bus Vice President Qian Yonggang stated that the company advocates that drivers and crew members "do not conflict with passengers" and "ensure passenger safety first." Zhou Weiqin's actions exemplified these two requirements. To promote her noble quality of maintaining professional conduct despite being innocently assaulted, the company decided to award her the Grievance Award and called on all employees to learn from her.
Citizen Condemnation: More than 40 indifferent passengers should reflect
Yesterday, many readers called the reporter to condemn the passengers' indifference during the incident.
A 60-something Mr. Shen expressed that he had similar experiences. "Once while riding a bus, a passenger argued with the ticket seller, I tried to mediate, but unexpectedly got slapped three times. People around didn't dare to say a word." He believed that only when passengers unite can they suppress the aggressor's arrogance.
White-collar worker Ms. Sun said that this incident shows to what extent interpersonal relationships have become indifferent. "The female driver saved a whole bus of people, but no one stood up to help her, it's truly disheartening."
Private entrepreneur Mr. Gu expressed that the more than 40 passengers on the No. 116 bus should deeply reflect. "I hope that in the future, they will bravely step forward when encountering similar events."
Lawyer Analysis: The assailant may not be involved in endangering public safety
Many netizens believe that Xiao Biao's attack on the driver while the bus was traveling at high speed constitutes suspicion of endangering public safety. In response, lawyer Wu Hualiang from Li Guoji Law Firm stated that based on the event's process, Xiao Biao's violent attack on the driver, eventually throwing him off the bus, causing serious consequences such as rib fractures and neck injuries, is suspected of intentional injury. However, the female driver managed to safely stop the car by the roadside during the assault, pulled the handbrake, and removed the key, and Xiao Biao did not prevent this or take extreme actions such as grabbing the steering wheel or keys. Therefore, his behavior may not yet constitute endangering public safety.
Regarding the claim that Xiao Biao might be mentally ill, lawyer Wu Hualiang stated that if he is indeed incapacitated, he may not be subject to criminal punishment. If he is partially incapacitated, depending on whether he was having an episode at the time of the incident, he may not be subject to criminal punishment or may receive a reduced sentence. However, civil compensation responsibility still needs to be borne. If he is unable to bear it, then his guardian shall bear it.
Yesterday, the Baoshan Public Security Bureau stated that they have filed a case investigation and are currently fully investigating the whereabouts of the assailant.
Interview with Zhou Weiqin by the reporter:
"To be honest, my heart is very cold"
Reporter: During your beating, did any passengers help?
Zhou Weiqin: Only an elderly man wearing a white T-shirt, who asked the bald man, "Why are you hitting people?" The bald man replied, "It's none of your business, or I'll hit you too," and pushed the old man. Later, the old man stopped talking.
Reporter: What do you think of this old man?
Zhou Weiqin: Of course, I am very grateful to him. He is old, if he gets hurt by the bald man, it would be bad.
Reporter: Did you feel that passengers would come to your aid when you were being beaten?
Zhou Weiqin: When I fell to the ground, I thought someone should help, at least someone should pull the bald man away from me because I protected the safety of all the passengers on the bus. But the facts proved that I was wrong.
Reporter: If someone had stood up to help you, do you think you would have been beaten so badly?
Zhou Weiqin: Definitely not. If there were one or two young people standing up at that time, the bald man wouldn't have been so arrogant. He became increasingly reckless because he saw the passengers shrinking back.
Reporter: How do you view the passengers' indifference?
Zhou Weiqin: To be honest, my heart is very cold. When I was beaten, I heard an old master softly say, "Even you Shanghai people don't help Shanghai people!" Now when I recall this sentence, my heart aches unbearably.
Reporter: If you encounter the same situation again, what will you do?
Zhou Weiqin: I will still prioritize the safety of the passengers, regardless of whether they are willing to help me.
Reporter: How is your current condition?
Zhou Weiqin: The bruises and swelling on my body have almost disappeared, but my ribs are broken, and I still feel pain when coughing. Sometimes I wake up in pain at night, and sometimes I get dizzy during the day.
Morning Post reporter Yao Keqin (Source: Liberation Network)
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