In recent weeks, the Singapore Police Force has been actively investigating two separate incidents that have raised eyebrows among the public. One incident involved a physical altercation at Singapore Management University (SMU), while the other highlighted the issue of wildlife protection at Sentosa.
Altercation at SMU
An altercation between two women at SMU on 30 September 2024 has sparked public interest after a video of the incident was shared widely on social media. The brief 22-second clip shows a woman in a pink hoodie kicking another woman who was lying on the ground, prompting several bystanders to check on the injured party after the assailant walked away.
According to the police, the incident occurred at around 2:10 PM at the SMU Connexion building on Stamford Road. Authorities confirmed that both women involved—aged 61 and 21—are currently assisting with investigations related to voluntarily causing hurt and using criminal force. The older woman was reported to be conscious when taken to the hospital, and police investigations are still ongoing.
Shark Incident at Sentosa
Meanwhile, another investigation is ongoing regarding a video that alleged to show a woman catching sharks at Sentosa. This video, which was posted on the platform Xiaohongshu, has since been taken down but showed a woman with a fishing rod and two small sharks, resembling blacktip reef shark pups, on the marina’s wooden floor.
The incident appears to have occurred between 21 and 22 September 2024. The Sentosa Development Council has lodged a police report regarding the matter and reiterated that fishing and poaching wildlife is strictly prohibited. The police confirmed to media outlets like AsiaOne that they are looking into the report.
Blacktip reef sharks, noted for being timid and skittish, are considered locally endangered. Experts urge beachgoers to appreciate marine life from a safe distance. The sighting of sharks in local waters, while concerning to some, is deemed “not unusual,” as previously reported by the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres).
Public Concerns
Both incidents have contributed to an ongoing discussion about safety and wildlife conservation in Singapore. Local authorities are keen on ensuring such events are addressed swiftly to maintain the well-being of both the community and the environment.