It's incredible that the shortage of handcuffs can cause much ado in the justice system. Yet it has become a national problem. There are so few around that police sometimes tie up suspects with ropes or clothing.
But it is more dangerous to take suspected hardcore criminals to courts using makeshift fetters. They can either escape or wrest guns from police or warders and cause mayhem. To avoid gambling with the delivery of justice, two suspects are tied with one handcuff.
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