Man hurt by bullet in Central Catchment Nature Reserve during army live-firing exercise
The incident happened within a forested area of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM GOOGLE MAPS
Man hurt by bullet in Central Catchment Nature Reserve during army live-firing exercise
SINGAPORE - A man was injured by a bullet and sought medical assistance at a hospital, said the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) on June 16.
A 42-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound in his left lower back on June 15, said the police on June 16.
He had been cycling with his friends within a forested area of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve – between the Upper Seletar and Upper Peirce reservoirs – that was gazetted for SAF live-firing, said a Mindef spokesman.
His friends took him to National University Hospital.
An SAF authorised live-firing exercise at its Nee Soon Range was ongoing about 2.3km away from the incident that injured the man.
Live-firing activities at the range have been suspended.
Investigations by the police and SAF are ongoing. No foul play is suspected.
Under the Military Manoeuvres Act, unauthorised persons are not allowed to enter gazetted areas designated for SAF live-firing in consideration of their own safety, said Mindef.
The area has signs warning against unauthorised entry, said the police.
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