Netizens are outraged over photos of people indiscriminately firing guns as their way of welcoming the New Year.
Screenshot from the video shared by Netizen. Apparently, in the video these people were also firing guns during the New Year’s Eve.
Screenshot from Don Pacundo’s Facebook page.
Although, the lady in the picture above was claiming she was only using blank bullets, Netizens were still appalled by her irresponsible act.
Several weeks before the New Year’s Eve countdown, the Philippine National Police, together with the Department of Health and Manila Local Government officials launched Iwas Paputok campaign to promote safe and healthy New Year. Unfortunately, despite warnings and awareness, people are still clearly doing the illegal act.
Furthermore, as of 6 AM, January 2, 2016, the total number of firecracker incidents is 361, including the 36 people injured due to stray bullets and one casualty due to the man drunk who hugged and lit the illegal firecracker, “Goodbye Philippines.”
Apparently, statistics shows that the total number of firecracker incidents is 57% lower than the 5-year average, and 53% lower than the recorded cases in 2015, PNP said on a “Job Well Done” letter to the Philippine National Police.
Unfortunately, with these alleged photos of people firing guns spreading like rapid fire online, it looks like PNP should update the statistics in terms of the total count of TOTAL NUMBER OF ARRESTED PERSONS DUE TO ILLEGAL DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS
Screenshot from the PNP.gov.ph website
PLEASE and ALWAYS remember, what goes up, must come down. So, whether the gun had blanks or not, NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO USE GUNS IRRESPONSIBLY.
What would you do if you caught someone indiscriminately firing guns? Share your thoughts below.