Young Man Wielding Knife Raises Concern After Running Amok in Palawan
A young man wielding a knife caused a scare at Narra Sports Complex in Palawan after chasing a teenager.
Amok is a word used to describe someone who suddenly loses control and starts acting in a wild or violent way. It originally came from the Malay word “amuk,” which means to attack or go on a frenzy.
Many people often say “running amok” when someone is behaving without control. This can mean something serious, like a person attacking others in anger, but it can also be used in lighter situations.
In short, amok describes behavior that is chaotic, out of control, and sometimes dangerous, depending on the situation.
Recently, the residents of Narra, Palawan, raised concern over a man who ran amok at a Sports Complex in Palawan.
Pressy Mahinay, a Facebook user, shared a video of a young man carrying a large kitchen knife reportedly chased after students and individuals who were practicing in the area. The video garnered various reactions from the online community.
Although no one was physically harmed, the incident created fear, especially for students and families who frequent the facility for training and recreation.
According to the witnesses, the man has also been seen on other occasions acting aggressively, such as suddenly hitting objects with bamboo sticks. His unpredictable outbursts have raised worries among residents.
Parents and residents are now appealing to local authorities to take immediate action. Many believe that the incident should serve as a wake-up call to improve security measures around public areas.
Officials are urged to investigate the incident thoroughly and provide assistance to the individual involved, particularly if he is dealing with personal or mental health struggles. At the same time, residents are calling for stronger security to prevent similar situations from happening again.
In another post, a man ran amok after his motorcycle fell over in front of neighbor’s house
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
