Incident Involving Civilian Injured within Gazetted Area in Central Catchment Nature Reserve

The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) are aware of an incident involving a member of the public who sought medical attention at the National University Hospital for an injury caused by a bullet slug.

Based on preliminary investigation, the incident occurred within a forested area of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve between Upper Seletar and Upper Pierce reservoirs, a restricted area gazetted for SAF live-firing. During the time of the incident, an authorised live-firing activity was being conducted by the SAF at its Nee Soon 500m Range, about 2.3km away.

The SAF is working closely with the Police and other relevant authorities to further investigate the circumstances of the incident. As a precautionary measure, live-firing activities at the Nee Soon 500m Range have been suspended. 

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.