Incident Overview

Incident Overview

• On June 28, 2025, Major Hà Văn Minh, an officer with the Traffic Police Department of Lai Châu Provincial Police, was conducting routine traffic checks in Mường So Commune when he signaled a motorcycle to stop for violations. Instead, the rider intentionally rammed into him and fled the scene reddit.com+7vietnamnews.vn+7vietbao.vn+7.

• Despite immediate aid and hospitalization, Major Minh succumbed to his injuries at 8:03 AM on July 2, 2025 vietnamnews.vn+1vietbao.vn+1.

🕊️ Recognition of Sacrifice

• In honor of his ultimate sacrifice, the Minister of Public Security, General Lương Tam Quang, posthumously promoted him from Captain to Major vietnamnews.vn+1danviet.vn+1.

• The Ministry of Public Security has proposed he be awarded the “Tổ Quốc Ghi Công” (Fatherland Acknowledges the Merit) medal in recognition of his service and bravery vietnam.vn+8vietnamnews.vn+8vietnam.vn+8.

🧭 Context & Significance

• Major Minh’s death is a solemn reminder of the risks traffic police face daily while enforcing road safety.

• His sacrifice has deeply impacted both his unit and the broader community in Lai Châu — the provincial police affirmed their commitment to maintaining public security and order in his name vietnam.vn+6vietnamnews.vn+6vietbao.vn+6.

🔍 Ongoing Investigation

• Authorities are actively pursuing the suspect, identified as the driver who assaulted Major Minh.

• The case is classified as ”chống người thi hành công vụ, gây hậu quả đặc biệt nghiêm trọng” — resisting law enforcement causing particularly serious consequences — and is currently under criminal detention vietnam.vn+4tuoitrenews.vn+4news.tuoitre.vn+4danviet.vn.

❤️ Remembering a Hero

Major Hà Văn Minh’s devotion to duty and his ultimate sacrifice have been widely mourned. He is honored not only as a dedicated officer but as a symbol of unwavering public service and courage.