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REC Veer Karan Sobti Has Been Disciplined for Training with Lion City Sailors Football Club while on Medical Leave
14 March 2023
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National Servicemen found to abuse privileges or medical leave will face disciplinary measures. Investigations revealed that REC Veer Karan Sobti, a full-time National Serviceman, sought medical attention and obtained medical leave, which exempted him from military training. On multiple occasions, while on medical leave, REC Veer trained with the Lion City Sailors Football Club. When interviewed by his superiors, REC Veer denied attending the football training sessions.
REC Veer has been Summary Trialled for disobedience of a general order for leaving his home without permission while on medical leave, and conduct to the prejudice of good discipline for lying to his superiors.
The punishment imposed for such offences include detention in the SAF Detention Barracks.