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Police Officer Seeks Firefighters' Help After Handcuffs Jam
🇮🇩 Indonesia /Crime & Justice

Police Officer Seeks Firefighters' Help After Handcuffs Jam

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A police officer in Surabaya had to seek help from the fire department when his handcuffs became jammed.
  • The key to the handcuffs broke while his friends were playfully cuffing him for his birthday.
  • Firefighters successfully cut the handcuffs off without causing serious injury.

A police officer in Surabaya found himself in an unusual predicament, requiring assistance from the local Fire and Rescue Department (DPKP) after the handcuffs placed on his right hand refused to budge due to a broken key.

When he was celebrating his birthday, he was handcuffed by his friends. When it was time to open them, the handcuff key broke, so the handcuffs could not be removed.

— M. RokhimExplaining how the police officer became stuck in the handcuffs.

The incident occurred during a birthday celebration with friends. Officer Fernandio Wahyu was playfully handcuffed by his companions. However, when it came time to remove the restraints, the key snapped, rendering the handcuffs unopenable. Unable to free himself, Wahyu sought help from the Rungkut Fire Station.

Firefighters responded promptly, using a grinder to carefully cut through the metal restraints. The delicate operation took approximately 45 minutes and was completed without causing any serious injury to Wahyu's hand. He expressed relief and gratitude to the firefighters for their timely assistance.

The victim came to Rayon 3 Rungkut to ask for help with removal. We assisted with the evacuation, and thankfully, we were able to handle it safely.

— M. RokhimDescribing the fire department's intervention.

DPKP Surabaya official M. Rokhim used the incident to remind the public that the fire department offers a range of rescue and emergency assistance services beyond firefighting. He encouraged citizens to contact them for any urgent situations requiring rapid intervention.

Firefighters do not only handle fires, but also various rescue operations and other emergency assistance that requires fast handling.

— M. RokhimHighlighting the broader role of the fire department.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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