"Police on Saturday detained one person who was part of a group that launched a petition demanding government accountability, an independent probe into possible corruption, proper resettlement for residents, and a review of construction oversight, two sources familiar with the matter said. University student Miles Kwan, 24, was arrested on suspicion of trying to incite sedition in relation to the blaze in the Wang Fuk Court complex in the northern Tai Po district, the South China Morning Post reported."
"Authorities are on tenterhooks to avoid any broader public backlash after pro-democracy protests roiled the city in 2019, leading to a Beijing-imposed national security law. China's national security authorities on Saturday warned individuals against using the disaster to disrupt the city. 'We sternly warn the anti-China disruptors who attempt to disrupt Hong Kong through disaster'. No matter what methods you use, you will certainly be held accountable and strictly punished under the Hong Kong national securit"
A blaze at the Wang Fuk Court high-rise complex in Tai Po killed 128 people and left about 150 missing. Authorities launched criminal and corruption investigations and detained at least one activist linked to a petition demanding accountability, independent probes, resettlement and construction oversight review. An online petition drew over 10,000 signatures before being closed and a second petition was started by an expatriate Tai Po resident. Officials warned against exploiting the disaster to disrupt the city, citing national security concerns and sensitivity after the 2019 protests and new security laws.
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