Father locks himself with son in Pasig room, rescued by police

• A 3-year-old boy was rescued after being locked in a room by his father in Barangay Maybunga, Pasig City
• The suspect’s mother called police after they failed to respond for hours; authorities entered with her consent
• Police found two sachets of suspected shabu inside the room, raising suspicions of drug use
• A responding officer was injured after being pushed by the suspect and falling from the second floor

A 3-year-old boy was safely rescued from a tense situation in Pasig City after his father locked them both inside a room for hours on Wednesday afternoon.

According to Pasig Police, the boy’s grandmother grew alarmed when her son and grandson failed to respond or leave the house in Barangay Maybunga. Authorities were contacted shortly after noon.

“Mga around 12:30 p.m., hindi na responsive ‘yong suspek sa loob ng kwarto, pati ‘yong 3-year old na anak niya,” stated Police Colonel Hendrix Mangaldan, head of the Pasig City Police.

Investigators noted the 23-year-old father had been emotionally unstable, particularly following his separation from the child’s mother.

“Tuwing naghihiwalay silang mag-asawa, nalulungkot, nade-depress, nagkukulong sa kwarto at sa pagkukulong niya sa kwarto, sinasama niya ‘yong anak niya,” Mangaldan explained.

The police entered the house with the permission of the suspect’s mother, ensuring the situation was handled carefully.

“Walang hostage-taking na nangyari. Walang demand, walang weapon being carried by the suspect,” Mangaldan clarified, dismissing speculations of a hostage crisis.

Inside the room, authorities found two sachets of suspected shabu, raising concerns about the father’s substance use.

“We can assume that this suspect is a user,” he added.

Unfortunately, a police officer suffered injuries after being pushed by the suspect, causing him to fall from the second floor.

The child is now in the custody of his grandmother and is reported to be in good condition.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh