To address the issue and prevent further violations, local residents and officials from Trieu Khuc had proposed allowing the construction of “waiting graves” on the vacant land. Following this decision, the Trieu Khuc community built 367 symbolic graves - 243 double and 124 single tombs - using funds entirely contributed through social donations. According to Thanh Liet ward authorities, only 36 of the 367 symbolic graves have so far been used for actual burials, all by residents from Trieu Khuc. The ward also confirmed that six newly constructed graves were recently identified as illegal encroachments by individuals who built on vacant land without authorization. The Thanh Liet Ward Police have opened an investigation into the case and pledged to strictly enforce the law if any violations are confirmed.

Source: VietNamNet News February 02, 2026 08:31 UTC