Policeman drowns while chasing drug suspect

Pol L/C Sitthipong Kanta, 22. (Photo: Phrae reporters)
Pol L/C Sitthipong Kanta, 22. ( Photo: Phrae reporters )

During a pursuit of a drug-suspect in a valley, a 22-year-old police officer was discovered dying from drowning.

On Wednesday, on 2 p.m., the tragedy occurred. Officials from the Sa-Iap place were inspecting a viaduct over a valley in Song area, where they found a 37-year-old construction contractor, identified only as Komkrit, who was believed to have been using drugs.

The terrified think ran into the valley and jumped into it. Sitthipong Kanta, the Pol L/C, followed him and jumped in as well. However, according to his heavy costume, the young officer was washed away by the powerful present.

A research ensued and at 6.15pm fishermen found Pol L/C Sitthipong’s system and brought him up. If the medicine user had been apprehended, it was unknown.

The Metropolitan Police Bureau Investigation Division Facebook page, where a sympathy speech was posted, received several online rants from citizens who claimed the young officer was fearless and deserving of respect.