When Soup Turns Into Chaos: The Mysterious Incident at Novena Square
Just when you think a lunch hour in a mall can’t get any more dramatic, a woman in her mid‑30s turned a simple spaghetti sauce into a full‑blown scuffle at Novena Square on October 13th.
Scene of the Snack‑Off
The video that goes viral on the ROADS.sg Facebook page shows the woman—unmasked, no doubt—surrounded by four police officers and shouting, “This is against human rights!” in what sounds like a mix of indignation and desperation. Meanwhile, a calm Tuesday afternoon gets a sudden spicy twist.
From Words to Soup: The Burst of “Random” Shouts
The police say the 35‑year‑old started by yelling at a male patron in a nearby restaurant—“randomly,” as they put it. Then she did something not seen in a typical human rights protest: she poured a whole bowl of soup straight over the gentleman’s head.
A Mess in the Making
Things escalated fast: a scuffle ensued—soup splatter everywhere, a spit‑off that left the victim in a muddy state, and a bite on the man’s hand. That’s one way to show someone you’re not being gentle at all. The woman didn’t stop there; she continued to yell incoherently when approached by officers and even spat at them.
Family Unable to Flush Out the Frenzy
Her next of kin arrived on the scene, but to no avail—there’s a line of desperation: the police told us he couldn’t calm her down. “She was shouting and reacting like a runaway circus act,” one officer explained.
What Goes Ahead Then?
Law enforcement had to apprehend her under Section 7 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act because she posed a danger to herself and everyone around. Reports say she’s also under investigation for causing hurt and using force to thwart a public service duty.
Medical and Legal Follow‑Up
The woman has been taken to the Institute of Mental Health for treatment. Meanwhile, the 32‑year‑old victim was transferred to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for care.
To get the official scoop, email [email protected]. Stay tuned: this event reminds us that a bowl of soup in a mall can go from kitchen to courtroom in seconds.
