Cops face perjury for fabricating case leading to student's death

Three Caloocan City policemen are facing criminal charges for allegedly fabricating a gambling case that led to the death of a 20-year-old student who contracted leptospirosis while searching for his father in floodwaters.

Manuel Jazul and Jayson Dela Rosa were initially arrested last July, with Jazul accused of trespassing and Dela Rosa charged with theft; both charges were later dropped due to lack of evidence or complainants.

Despite these dismissals, the arresting officers proceeded to file a gambling case against Jazul under Presidential Decree 1602.

Gelo Jazul, Manuel's son, contracted leptospirosis and died after searching for his father in floodwaters.

Caloocan police chief Police Col. Joey Goforth announced that perjury complaints were filed against the three officers involved, including the commander of Police Substation 2, who have been relieved from their posts.

Police Brig. Gen. Jerry Protacio confirmed that detention cells in all Caloocan substations will be removed to prevent further abuse following this incident.