Singapore Police Nab Racially Harsh Assailant on Choa Chu Kang Drive
In a swift operation Tuesday, police hauled in a 30‑year‑old man accused of hurling a racial slur and kicking a local woman in the chest last week.
The Incident
On Friday (May 7), private tutor Hindocha Nita Vishnubhai, 55, was strolling from Choa Chu Kang MRT station to the stadium when the alleged assault unfolded around 8.30 am. She immediately reported the ordeal at its source, then rallied to the Jurong Police Division HQ later that day to detail the event to an officer.
Nita, an Indian Singaporean, shared that the suspect had used a hurtful slur and then knocked her upright chest with a kick. She’s now feeling “much safer” following the police’s decisive action.
Police Response
The officers explained that the informant was arrested on the grounds of public nuisance, “uttering words with intent to wound racial feelings,” and voluntarily causing hurt—all under Singapore’s strict public order laws. Investigations are still underway.
“The police treat acts that threaten racial harmony with the utmost seriousness,” the statement read, stressing that any offense that breeds hostility between races will be met with instant legal action.
Legal Consequences
- Public nuisance: up to 3 months jail, fine up to $2,000, or both.
- Racial slur intent: up to 3 years jail, fine, or both.
- Voluntary hurt: up to 3 years jail, fine up to $5,000, or both.
With these outlines, the suspect is seething under the possible hood of both jail and a hefty fine.
Community Takeaway
While the case still unfolds, it reminds us that in Singapore—an island that prides itself on harmony—any bigoted bark or physical jab can quickly turn into a legal calamity. It’s a big lesson: keep the vibes positive, keep the jokes friendly, and above all, keep your feet on the ground.
