Engaging in a citizen's arrest is entirely legal, but sometimes doing the right thing can put you in a difficult situation. Twitter user @fiqapong recently shared her unsettling experience when she and her friends narrowly escaped being hit by a reckless driver. They witnessed the driver crash into a roadside wall twice before fleeing the scene. To make matters worse, she claimed that she saw the man leaving a nearby cafe, appearing to be intoxicated.

Saw an uncle drunk driving tonight, could barely stand/walk let alone drive. Literally langgar all the divider while driving. And when I made a police report, the first question asked was dia ada langgar awak ke? dah tak langgar kenapa perlu buat report? pic.twitter.com/URSYijRhXM

— sangzhi (@fiqapong) October 6, 2023

In response to what she had witnessed, she decided to file a police report. However, the unexpected outcome left her feeling somewhat discouraged. Her tweet recounted that the authorities' initial reaction was to inquire whether the man had actually struck her or not, and if not, why she wanted to report the incident. This response left her disappointed and frustrated, feeling like there was little else she could do about the situation.

Since posting her tweet, it has gained significant attention and even caught the eye of the authorities. They have now released an official statement assuring the public that they take the matter seriously. They urged the public not to speculate about the incident and confirmed that an investigation is underway.