SINGAPORE – A 42-year-old man was injured by a stray bullet while cycling near a live-firing zone on Sunday, June 15, in Singapore. The incident occurred at approximately 11:40 am within the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, between the Upper Seletar and Upper Peirce reservoirs—an area close to the Singapore Armed Forces’ (SAF) Nee Soon Range, where live-firing activities were underway.
According to the Singapore Police Force (SPF), the man was cycling with friends when he inadvertently entered a restricted military training area, which was clearly marked with signage prohibiting public access. He sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his left lower back, where a bullet slug had lodged. Emergency services were alerted when the injured cyclist was admitted to the National University Hospital (NUH) at around 11:55 am. He underwent surgery to remove the bullet and is currently in stable condition.
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The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) confirmed that live-firing exercises were ongoing at the SAF’s Nee Soon 500m Range—located about 2.3 km from the incident site—at the time of the shooting. As a precaution, all live-firing activities at the range have been temporarily suspended pending further investigation.
In a statement, a MINDEF spokesperson said: “The SAF is working closely with the Police and other relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances of the incident.” Preliminary investigations suggest no foul play, and the cyclist is believed to have unknowingly breached the restricted zone under the Military Manoeuvres Act, which prohibits unauthorized entry into designated military training areas.
Authorities emphasized that prominent warning signs were installed in the area and urged the public to exercise heightened vigilance when navigating forested areas near military zones. The case underscores the importance of public awareness and clear communication regarding military activity boundaries to prevent future accidents.
Investigations remain ongoing, and any decision to resume live-firing at the range will depend on the outcome of the official inquiry.
Source: CNA
