MEDAN - Residents in East Medan District tie a man's body with a large chain. It was done by the citizens because the man was caught stealing clothesline poles.

The incident went viral on social media. The man who stole the clothesline is known as Wanda (19), a resident of East Medan District.

In the viral video, Wanda is seen asleep on the floor with an iron chain wrapped around his body. Some residents are upset by Wanda's actions kicking his body.

East Medan Police Chief Kompol Arifin confirmed the incident. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 19 at 11:30 a.m.

"The mob has secured 1 man who is suspected of being the perpetrator of the theft", Arifin said, Friday, May 21.

Arifin said that the victims were residents of Bambu Street, Durian Village, East Medan District. When he was captured by the citizens, he was briefly mobbed.

"Then the Criminal Investigation Police came to the crime scene and immediately secured the suspect to bring the perpetrator", he said.


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