Man goes on excavator rampage in China, smashing govt building over compensation row (VIDEO)

An excavator tears through the entrance of a government service centre in China’s Shaanxi province on November 9, 2026, in a rampage that left parts of the building damaged. — Screengrab from social media

By Malay Mail

First Published: Wednesday, 11 Nov 2026 1:21 PM MYT

XI’AN, Nov 11 — A furious man went on an excavator rampage at a Chinese government building, ripping apart its entrance in a demolition spree caught on camera.

Dramatic videos circulating on social media show the heavy machinery tearing through the facade of the Fengdong New City Government Service Centre in China’s northwestern Shaanxi province on Monday.

The excavator smashed entrance steps, signage and exterior structures, damaging at least six sections of the complex during a rampage that reportedly lasted nearly an hour.

Staff and visitors were urgently evacuated as the destruction unfolded.

Police detained a 47-year-old man, identified only by his surname Hu, at the scene. No injuries were reported.

The rampage was reportedly sparked by a dispute over compensation for a demolished livestock farm, according to Chinese media citing a local government employee.

Police have not officially confirmed a motive.

The suspect has been placed under criminal investigation, while the government service centre has since resumed normal operations.