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Arson attack on Rothkegel truck: LKA investigates extremism!
Arson attack on truck in Leipzig-Knauthain: LKA is investigating a left-wing radical attack on companies owned by CDU politician Rothkegel.
Arson attack on Rothkegel truck: LKA investigates extremism!
On Friday night there was a devastating arson attack on two trucks in Leipzig-Knauthain. These vehicles belonged to the Leipzig company Rothkegel. The damage is estimated at several hundred thousand euros, but fortunately there were no injuries. As a result of the incident, the Saxony State Criminal Police Office (LKA) has taken over the investigation, and the police terrorism and extremism defense center is now working intensively on the case, as [lvz.de] reports.
The company's managing director, Uwe Rothkegel, is no stranger to the city and was formerly the CDU parliamentary group leader in the city council. Rothkegel strongly condemns the attack and emphasizes that his company's values are not compatible with violence and extremism. The Leipzig CDU also supports him and describes the attack as criminal left-wing radical terrorism.
Background of the attack
Rothkegel tries to distance himself from the allegations by describing himself as a simple sponsor of the “Sin City Boxing Gym” and asserting that the sporting events are apolitical. However, there is a dark history. For example, in 2021, during a search near the boxing studio, a swastika flag was found, which the club to this day vehemently denies was hanging on its walls.
In the political discussion, reference is also made to the increasingly authoritarian orientation of the CDU and the close ties between the CDU and the extreme right are discussed. Critics point out that the CDU repeatedly adopts racist positions that were previously propagated by the AfD. This contributes to the polarization of society and shows how dangerously close these political currents cooperate, especially at the local level.
Call for help
The LKA and the public prosecutor's office are serious and have launched a call for witnesses to collect information about the crime. The hope is that the published request will reveal more information about the background and the perpetrators. The pressure on the Antifa structures is growing, while authoritarian tendencies in politics are increasing.
In this context, it is important to remain vigilant and take active action against extremism and the increasing violence. The aim is to discuss not only the cruel acts, but also the responsibility of companies and politicians, who sometimes operate in a gray area that appears worrying.
How long can and should society tolerate such behavior? One thing is certain: the events surrounding this arson attack have the potential to reignite the discussion about extremism and its roots in Leipzig. Let's stay vigilant!