A conflict broke out between Taipei City's Huai'ai Funeral Home funeral workers because they jumped in line. Two people were only slightly injured.

The undertaker Ding Nan (right) was dissatisfied with the luggage man (left) who jumped in line when booking a farewell ceremony. The two got into an argument and then a scuffle broke out. The police were informed and rushed to the scene. Fortunately, the two people only suffered minor contusions. (Photo by reporter Lu Yunfeng)

A fight broke out at Taipei City's Huai'ai Parlor (formerly the Second Funeral Parlor) this morning. A man surnamed Ding, a funeral director, was dissatisfied with a man surnamed Li. He jumped in line when booking a farewell ceremony. The two sides got into an argument and then a scuffle broke out. The Da Security Police Bureau was informed and dispatched officers to the scene. Fortunately, the two people suffered only minor contusions, and they were later taken back and investigated on suspicion of injury.

Police investigation revealed that 60-year-old Li Nan and 31-year-old Ding Nan were employees of an etiquette company. At about 7 o'clock this morning, Li Nan booked a farewell venue to draw number plates on behalf of the company. When Ding Nan, who was waiting in line to draw number plates, saw this, he told Li Nan that there were already three people in line and asked Li Nan to draw number plates in order. However, Li Nan did not think that he had jumped in line, and the two sides got into a quarrel, and then a tug-of-war broke out.

It is understood that upon seeing this, the staff and other business owners quickly separated the two parties and notified the police. Since the conflict had subsided when the police arrived, they immediately took the two parties back to the police station for clarification. Since Ding and Li filed complaints against each other, the entire case was transferred to the Taipei District Prosecutor's Office for investigation on suspicion of injury.

The police emphasized that people should maintain rational communication when encountering disputes and should not act impulsively. Any behavior that disrupts social order will be investigated in accordance with the law and dealt with strictly.