Man cuts finger to protest trap

SHANGHAI: The Shanghai government is looking into the latest complaint of traffic authorities entrapping a taxi driver while investigating illegal cab operations.

The driver, Sun Zhongjie, 19, was so upset over the accusation that he cut off a piece of his little finger on his left hand to prove his innocence. He was sent to hospital immediately for surgery.

"The doctor told me my finger may never recover its normal function," he said.