Nghe An: Commendation for commune police who freed hostage with knife held to neck

(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of April 19, Nghe An Provincial Police organized an award ceremony for Mr. Nguyen Van Diep - a police officer of Dien Bich commune (Dien Chau) for his contribution to the safe release of a hostage who was held by an HIV-infected person with a knife to the neck in the area.

As reported, at 8:00 a.m. on April 17, a rather dangerous hostage situation occurred in Dien Bich commune, Dien Chau district. Chu Van Son, from Quyet Thang hamlet, Dien Bich commune, held a knife to Nguyen Van Quang's neck (living in the same hamlet, 34 years old) and forced him to ride a motorbike for several hours.

Provincial police leaders awarded Mr. Nguyen Van Diep

During the time Son was controlling the hostage, Mr. Nguyen Van Diep - a police officer of Dien Bich commune, always followed closely to persuade him. At 2:00 p.m. the same day, taking advantage of Son's carelessness, Mr. Diep bravely and cleverly rushed in to knock down the subject, and together with the police force of the commune and district, controlled the subject and freed the hostage.

Nguyen Van Son is a very reckless man with many criminal records, drug addiction and HIV infection.

Police force visits the health of victims of the hostage situation

In addition to presenting a certificate of merit and a reward to Mr. Nguyen Van Diep for his outstanding achievements in crime prevention, on this occasion, the provincial police leaders also visited and gave gifts to Mr. Nguyen Van Quang, who was taken hostage on April 17.

Mai Giang